| 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 | $249.26 | 8.678% | $270.8908 | $270.89 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.98 | 13.728% | $196.7267 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.71 | 5.615% | $162.3408 | $162.34 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.68 | 8.286% | $264.9542 | $264.95 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.89 | 6.567% | $187.4407 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.70 | 5.570% | $170.7067 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.52 | 3.486% | $232.3468 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,382.74 | $1,485.4067 | $1,485.41 | $1,485.45 | $1,485.30 | |