| 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 | $245.34 | 11.600% | $273.7994 | $273.80 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.79 | 3.279% | $228.0297 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.70 | 11.284% | $175.4949 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.40 | 12.597% | $15.088 | $15.09 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.26 | 10.641% | $251.4427 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.90 | 8.574% | $106.2939 | $106.29 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.94 | 12.461% | $219.2315 | $219.23 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.33 | $1,269.3801 | $1,269.37 | $1,269.45 | $1,269.30 | |