| 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 | $247.75 | 8.801% | $269.5545 | $269.55 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.61 | 5.427% | $170.3806 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.63 | 8.481% | $118.9277 | $118.93 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.49 | 9.428% | $105.5871 | $105.59 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.88 | 11.195% | $261.1748 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.32 | 7.852% | $170.7513 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.33 | 12.805% | $136.8663 | $136.87 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.01 | $1,233.2423 | $1,233.24 | $1,233.25 | $1,233.40 | |