| 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 | $245.35 | 10.400% | $270.8664 | $270.87 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.63 | 7.397% | $211.1747 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.70 | 6.469% | $255.2062 | $255.21 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.34 | 5.808% | $51.1476 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.32 | 12.792% | $227.0729 | $227.07 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.25 | 3.723% | $10.6316 | $10.63 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.77 | 13.209% | $242.0069 | $242.01 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.36 | $1,268.1063 | $1,268.11 | $1,268.05 | $1,268.10 | |