| 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 | $33.26 | 10.380% | $36.7124 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.60 | 9.819% | $273.01 | $273.01 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.99 | 7.825% | $269.5517 | $269.55 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.85 | 6.809% | $44.6996 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.29 | 12.780% | $181.9029 | $181.90 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.30 | 10.114% | $219.4572 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.91 | 9.699% | $273.0518 | $273.05 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.20 | $1,298.3856 | $1,298.38 | $1,298.35 | $1,298.50 | |