| 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 | $248.68 | 8.665% | $270.2281 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.78 | 5.630% | $122.2984 | $122.30 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.65 | 10.273% | $138.558 | $138.56 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.40 | 8.283% | $235.4072 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.56 | 12.173% | $268.7216 | $268.72 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.64 | 8.650% | $173.4489 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.31 | 8.480% | $165.2259 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.02 | $1,373.8881 | $1,373.90 | $1,373.90 | $1,373.80 | |