| 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 | $248.85 | 8.433% | $269.8355 | $269.84 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.82 | 8.547% | $267.9157 | $267.92 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.57 | 5.509% | $240.1068 | $240.11 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.75 | 12.633% | $75.1825 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.39 | 5.456% | $150.1588 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.49 | 3.616% | $216.029 | $216.03 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.60 | 6.537% | $219.0401 | $219.04 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,346.47 | $1,438.2684 | $1,438.28 | $1,438.30 | $1,438.20 | |