| 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 | $248.40 | 8.591% | $269.74 | $269.74 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.83 | 6.252% | $168.7601 | $168.76 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.63 | 9.489% | $30.2518 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.75 | 10.764% | $154.7927 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.54 | 3.791% | $156.247 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.33 | 12.320% | $96.9659 | $96.97 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.79 | 4.679% | $182.9684 | $182.97 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.27 | $1,059.7259 | $1,059.73 | $1,059.70 | $1,059.80 | |