| 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 | $246.46 | 9.723% | $270.4233 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.88 | 11.645% | $72.4353 | $72.44 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.66 | 9.257% | $143.8478 | $143.85 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.81 | 3.589% | $47.4541 | $47.45 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.65 | 6.646% | $92.4088 | $92.41 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.54 | 7.563% | $252.2783 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.88 | 12.516% | $197.8931 | $197.89 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.88 | $1,076.7407 | $1,076.74 | $1,076.75 | $1,076.70 | |