| 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 | $247.94 | 9.246% | $270.8645 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.40 | 6.734% | $84.7468 | $84.75 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.36 | 7.795% | $177.1719 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.55 | 8.816% | $6.0393 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.31 | 10.704% | $170.8273 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.54 | 6.770% | $14.4567 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.28 | 11.358% | $152.8723 | $152.87 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.38 | $876.9788 | $876.98 | $876.95 | $877.00 | |