| 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 | $243.80 | 8.785% | $265.2178 | $265.22 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.91 | 13.572% | $140.7271 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.49 | 5.860% | $69.3277 | $69.33 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.51 | 10.492% | $111.0555 | $111.06 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.76 | 5.802% | $255.7869 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.62 | 11.317% | $268.9641 | $268.96 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.88 | 6.248% | $159.2445 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.97 | $1,270.3236 | $1,270.33 | $1,270.35 | $1,270.30 | |