| 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 | $240.43 | 12.405% | $270.2553 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.52 | 13.124% | $48.1003 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.53 | 8.856% | $230.2631 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.76 | 13.570% | $71.2765 | $71.28 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.25 | 7.756% | $213.6263 | $213.63 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.65 | 7.552% | $260.9749 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.82 | 5.515% | $264.6527 | $264.65 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.96 | $1,359.1491 | $1,359.15 | $1,359.15 | $1,359.30 | |