| 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 | $249.64 | 8.329% | $270.4325 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.61 | 12.535% | $224.6311 | $224.63 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.28 | 11.689% | $132.1057 | $132.11 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.86 | 12.331% | $48.1451 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.70 | 4.564% | $145.0303 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.55 | 5.287% | $261.6908 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.97 | 6.775% | $86.4557 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.61 | $1,168.4912 | $1,168.50 | $1,168.55 | $1,168.40 | |