| 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 | $238.87 | 13.222% | $270.4534 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.44 | 10.816% | $270.8786 | $270.88 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.79 | 10.421% | $201.8385 | $201.84 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.79 | 7.540% | $50.318 | $50.32 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.62 | 7.245% | $156.1702 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.74 | 11.293% | $26.421 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.65 | 3.521% | $208.7501 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.90 | $1,184.8298 | $1,184.83 | $1,184.80 | $1,184.90 | |