| 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 | $54.63 | 8.774% | $59.4232 | $59.42 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.90 | 7.700% | $33.2793 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.79 | 4.337% | $153.1563 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.37 | 13.748% | $270.0036 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.50 | 9.611% | $272.3833 | $272.38 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.70 | 8.735% | $243.2402 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.63 | 7.335% | $258.2802 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.52 | $1,289.7661 | $1,289.76 | $1,289.80 | $1,289.80 | |