| 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 | $250.33 | 8.201% | $270.8596 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.83 | 7.507% | $153.5522 | $153.55 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.38 | 10.760% | $44.7249 | $44.72 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.73 | 7.749% | $8.329 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.95 | 5.842% | $230.6826 | $230.68 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.83 | 8.354% | $267.4502 | $267.45 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.68 | 11.468% | $262.7078 | $262.71 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.73 | $1,238.3063 | $1,238.30 | $1,238.30 | $1,238.40 | |