| 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 | $249.42 | 8.320% | $270.1717 | $270.17 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.31 | 8.673% | $104.663 | $104.66 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.43 | 6.281% | $79.1049 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.65 | 5.489% | $148.3703 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.69 | 5.334% | $253.5284 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.41 | 9.721% | $180.3923 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.59 | 4.871% | $210.3607 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.50 | $1,246.5913 | $1,246.58 | $1,246.55 | $1,246.70 | |