| 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 | $244.97 | 10.374% | $270.3832 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.33 | 6.161% | $260.4448 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.53 | 10.585% | $41.5026 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.38 | 8.287% | $236.4772 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.56 | 13.446% | $11.9799 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.68 | 9.489% | $19.3577 | $19.36 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.32 | 3.460% | $234.1507 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.77 | $1,074.2961 | $1,074.29 | $1,074.35 | $1,074.40 | |