| 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 | $245.76 | 9.649% | $269.4734 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.97 | 10.700% | $79.6708 | $79.67 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.97 | 8.204% | $249.9188 | $249.92 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.67 | 12.545% | $235.9731 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.66 | 8.721% | $37.6827 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.30 | 10.164% | $269.1307 | $269.13 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.46 | 5.587% | $186.3188 | $186.32 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.79 | $1,328.1683 | $1,328.16 | $1,328.10 | $1,328.20 | |