| 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 | $237.75 | 13.681% | $270.2766 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.51 | 3.674% | $124.9375 | $124.94 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.37 | 10.123% | $229.4633 | $229.46 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.53 | 10.342% | $240.027 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.33 | 10.855% | $53.5762 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.97 | 8.335% | $81.2187 | $81.22 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.85 | 11.730% | $262.3979 | $262.40 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.31 | $1,261.8972 | $1,261.91 | $1,261.95 | $1,261.90 | |