| 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 | $249.79 | 8.444% | $270.8823 | $270.88 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.80 | 12.253% | $151.317 | $151.32 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.71 | 11.323% | $154.4161 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.48 | 6.866% | $158.6746 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.88 | 13.449% | $117.8508 | $117.85 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.33 | 13.166% | $116.9344 | $116.93 | $116.95 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.94 | 5.333% | $232.7227 | $232.72 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.93 | $1,202.7979 | $1,202.79 | $1,202.75 | $1,202.80 | |