| 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 | $234.69 | 12.772% | $264.6646 | $264.66 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.63 | 3.536% | $165.2745 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.58 | 3.149% | $132.629 | $132.63 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.89 | 9.815% | $270.0241 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.57 | 9.535% | $47.7244 | $47.72 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.88 | 11.358% | $254.8762 | $254.88 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.80 | 7.210% | $39.4533 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.04 | $1,174.6461 | $1,174.63 | $1,174.60 | $1,174.70 | |