| 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 | $65.99 | 6.870% | $70.5235 | $70.52 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.28 | 13.808% | $209.7254 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.81 | 12.257% | $270.3261 | $270.33 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.53 | 13.502% | $225.3355 | $225.34 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.46 | 11.642% | $198.1199 | $198.12 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.62 | 12.661% | $57.029 | $57.03 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.91 | 5.870% | $239.1709 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.60 | $1,270.2303 | $1,270.24 | $1,270.25 | $1,270.10 | |