| 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 | $240.30 | 12.708% | $270.8373 | $270.84 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.53 | 9.380% | $16.9867 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.25 | 13.807% | $142.5433 | $142.54 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.96 | 10.140% | $51.7217 | $51.72 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.67 | 4.688% | $203.7961 | $203.80 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.94 | 4.583% | $225.8365 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.56 | 3.377% | $165.9821 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.21 | $1,077.7037 | $1,077.71 | $1,077.75 | $1,077.60 | |