| 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 | $240.95 | 11.873% | $269.558 | $269.56 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.35 | 6.543% | $182.5614 | $182.56 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.76 | 4.356% | $243.9426 | $243.94 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.81 | 10.598% | $70.5726 | $70.57 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.73 | 12.206% | $9.7956 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.71 | 12.776% | $257.93 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.35 | 6.262% | $264.9643 | $264.96 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.66 | $1,299.3245 | $1,299.32 | $1,299.30 | $1,299.40 | |