| 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 | $239.91 | 8.501% | $260.3047 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.74 | 12.590% | $6.4627 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.62 | 12.848% | $79.6933 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.84 | 12.120% | $272.2722 | $272.27 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.50 | 10.705% | $269.5667 | $269.57 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.38 | 3.722% | $135.2327 | $135.23 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.94 | 10.154% | $254.3896 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.93 | $1,277.9219 | $1,277.91 | $1,277.90 | $1,278.00 | |