| 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 | $249.92 | 8.281% | $270.6159 | $270.62 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.45 | 9.752% | $176.0971 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.95 | 10.848% | $38.7414 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.55 | 10.613% | $226.2589 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.29 | 11.863% | $161.4071 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.92 | 4.295% | $216.8502 | $216.85 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.69 | 11.220% | $89.7434 | $89.74 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.77 | $1,179.7140 | $1,179.72 | $1,179.70 | $1,179.70 | |