| 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 | $241.63 | 11.844% | $270.2487 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.26 | 3.595% | $228.1783 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.92 | 6.843% | $27.6937 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.80 | 12.316% | $268.2106 | $268.21 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.82 | 5.255% | $130.3267 | $130.33 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.38 | 10.306% | $80.9425 | $80.94 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.36 | 4.362% | $250.8445 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.17 | $1,256.4450 | $1,256.44 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.30 | |