| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $249.72 | 8.431% | $270.7739 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.86 | 13.577% | $278.1046 | $278.10 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.49 | 11.734% | $94.4041 | $94.40 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.77 | 10.606% | $237.5485 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.86 | 13.873% | $212.7831 | $212.78 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.63 | 5.455% | $61.8283 | $61.83 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.92 | 13.118% | $20.2707 | $20.27 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.25 | $1,175.7132 | $1,175.70 | $1,175.70 | $1,175.70 | |