| 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 | $238.33 | 13.507% | $270.5212 | $270.52 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.32 | 6.492% | $160.0788 | $160.08 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.64 | 3.710% | $193.5643 | $193.56 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.67 | 12.171% | $280.0573 | $280.06 | $280.05 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.53 | 10.157% | $259.4528 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.68 | 10.711% | $87.1074 | $87.11 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.25 | 12.361% | $92.4169 | $92.42 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.42 | $1,343.1987 | $1,343.20 | $1,343.15 | $1,343.30 | |