| 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 | $237.71 | 13.807% | $270.5306 | $270.53 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.72 | 8.240% | $92.7833 | $92.78 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.54 | 8.495% | $245.7846 | $245.78 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.96 | 12.626% | $184.6616 | $184.66 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.77 | 9.478% | $257.0215 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.46 | 12.183% | $270.8771 | $270.88 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.48 | 7.716% | $266.5756 | $266.58 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,437.64 | $1,588.2343 | $1,588.23 | $1,588.30 | $1,588.30 | |