| 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 | $248.90 | 8.645% | $270.4174 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.85 | 5.310% | $63.028 | $63.03 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.51 | 7.411% | $215.3698 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.60 | 3.447% | $237.5143 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.35 | 4.489% | $83.9569 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.52 | 6.571% | $123.1108 | $123.11 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.92 | 6.599% | $185.397 | $185.40 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.65 | $1,178.7942 | $1,178.80 | $1,178.75 | $1,178.80 | |