| 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 | $245.72 | 10.237% | $270.8744 | $270.87 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.42 | 7.668% | $136.1139 | $136.11 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.57 | 6.133% | $245.7722 | $245.77 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.75 | 6.414% | $247.6786 | $247.68 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.50 | 7.651% | $57.5933 | $57.59 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.74 | 9.287% | $6.2731 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.70 | 9.388% | $219.5417 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.40 | $1,183.8472 | $1,183.83 | $1,183.80 | $1,183.90 | |