| 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 | $243.79 | 10.773% | $270.0535 | $270.05 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.25 | 5.672% | $175.6797 | $175.68 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.69 | 13.725% | $180.4702 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.88 | 8.722% | $67.2772 | $67.28 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.93 | 7.147% | $8.4968 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.79 | 4.746% | $259.5501 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.82 | 7.501% | $216.9585 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.15 | $1,178.4860 | $1,178.49 | $1,178.50 | $1,178.70 | |