| 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 | $238.76 | 13.204% | $270.2859 | $270.29 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.74 | 4.772% | $149.5516 | $149.55 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.26 | 8.808% | $57.9511 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.27 | 4.586% | $91.2722 | $91.27 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.54 | 10.672% | $198.7005 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.70 | 6.414% | $254.0102 | $254.01 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.60 | 4.149% | $249.541 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.87 | $1,271.3125 | $1,271.31 | $1,271.30 | $1,271.40 | |