| 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 | $248.95 | 8.622% | $270.4145 | $270.41 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.58 | 9.225% | $108.7663 | $108.77 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.58 | 6.872% | $174.8212 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.51 | 6.393% | $147.3649 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.87 | 7.566% | $121.4097 | $121.41 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.48 | 8.356% | $255.1567 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.41 | 3.393% | $150.3438 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.38 | $1,228.2771 | $1,228.27 | $1,228.20 | $1,228.30 | |