| 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 | $240.29 | 12.538% | $270.4176 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.50 | 3.235% | $123.3658 | $123.37 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.69 | 5.463% | $39.749 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.57 | 5.222% | $102.6651 | $102.67 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.53 | 4.769% | $261.4301 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.42 | 10.530% | $124.2578 | $124.26 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.62 | 3.769% | $22.4349 | $22.43 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.62 | $944.3203 | $944.33 | $944.30 | $944.30 | |