| 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 | $246.64 | 9.791% | $270.7885 | $270.79 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.60 | 9.570% | $192.4049 | $192.40 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.51 | 8.241% | $188.8914 | $188.89 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.43 | 6.148% | $116.1578 | $116.16 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.68 | 4.491% | $251.4889 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.99 | 6.542% | $227.9892 | $227.99 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.81 | 11.606% | $32.1537 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.66 | $1,279.8744 | $1,279.87 | $1,279.90 | $1,280.00 | |