| 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 | $247.91 | 8.855% | $269.8624 | $269.86 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.36 | 11.162% | $198.2685 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.46 | 6.435% | $162.2708 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.34 | 8.727% | $138.453 | $138.45 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.47 | 12.770% | $223.8146 | $223.81 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.29 | 6.861% | $74.044 | $74.04 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.37 | 6.557% | $80.312 | $80.31 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.20 | $1,147.0253 | $1,147.01 | $1,146.95 | $1,147.10 | |