| 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 | $248.79 | 8.679% | $270.3825 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.28 | 6.827% | $143.4473 | $143.45 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.83 | 5.441% | $163.2543 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.51 | 3.757% | $74.1966 | $74.20 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.99 | 5.390% | $173.883 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.64 | 4.602% | $118.8697 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.87 | 4.521% | $183.8211 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.91 | $1,127.8545 | $1,127.85 | $1,127.85 | $1,127.90 | |