| 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 | $245.94 | 9.832% | $270.1208 | $270.12 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.34 | 10.174% | $56.5633 | $56.56 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.67 | 3.131% | $176.0137 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.50 | 6.122% | $250.9785 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.47 | 9.176% | $247.2509 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.88 | 9.252% | $43.5697 | $43.57 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.64 | 3.346% | $167.0485 | $167.05 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.44 | $1,211.5454 | $1,211.54 | $1,211.50 | $1,211.60 | |