| 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 | $231.78 | 12.736% | $261.2995 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.70 | 6.173% | $85.6816 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.96 | 10.417% | $275.9983 | $276.00 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.78 | 12.719% | $7.6423 | $7.64 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.90 | 4.490% | $230.8184 | $230.82 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.87 | 11.625% | $155.0136 | $155.01 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.28 | 13.308% | $273.3895 | $273.39 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.27 | $1,289.8432 | $1,289.84 | $1,289.85 | $1,289.80 | |