| 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 | $242.34 | 11.669% | $270.6187 | $270.62 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.97 | 12.739% | $178.0938 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.72 | 10.845% | $250.1993 | $250.20 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.62 | 6.243% | $139.837 | $139.84 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.92 | 7.512% | $96.6748 | $96.67 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.73 | 12.202% | $92.8247 | $92.82 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.61 | 8.874% | $251.0743 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.91 | $1,279.3226 | $1,279.31 | $1,279.25 | $1,279.30 | |