| 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 | $242.99 | 9.180% | $265.2965 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.84 | 7.355% | $254.2596 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.36 | 13.422% | $276.0238 | $276.02 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.31 | 12.480% | $180.3167 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.52 | 13.524% | $274.1832 | $274.18 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.67 | 3.826% | $251.9546 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.56 | 6.601% | $67.7556 | $67.76 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,431.25 | $1,569.7900 | $1,569.79 | $1,569.75 | $1,569.90 | |