| 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 | $248.41 | 11.243% | $276.3387 | $276.34 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.80 | 8.548% | $258.1271 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.36 | 7.580% | $233.8359 | $233.84 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.45 | 12.483% | $179.3541 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.33 | 10.451% | $29.0817 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.47 | 10.439% | $77.8264 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.43 | 10.501% | $219.2671 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.25 | $1,273.8310 | $1,273.84 | $1,273.90 | $1,273.80 | |