| 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 | $5.26 | 8.582% | $5.7114 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.46 | 4.168% | $120.2724 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.47 | 4.123% | $250.3846 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.46 | 6.788% | $232.2212 | $232.22 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.68 | 7.536% | $265.2698 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.79 | 8.368% | $198.0859 | $198.09 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.32 | 12.278% | $237.2659 | $237.27 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.44 | $1,309.2112 | $1,309.21 | $1,309.15 | $1,309.30 | |