| 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 | $243.96 | 10.497% | $269.5685 | $269.57 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.46 | 4.475% | $227.1913 | $227.19 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.45 | 6.570% | $209.3568 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.92 | 9.358% | $266.746 | $266.75 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.59 | 12.111% | $79.1392 | $79.14 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.78 | 10.540% | $60.5538 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.44 | 12.660% | $136.8143 | $136.81 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.60 | $1,249.3699 | $1,249.37 | $1,249.35 | $1,249.40 | |