| 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 | $247.70 | 9.382% | $270.9392 | $270.94 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.99 | 13.578% | $44.2841 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.63 | 8.581% | $18.057 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.26 | 6.496% | $165.3457 | $165.35 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.27 | 12.291% | $138.4211 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.38 | 11.646% | $202.5035 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.62 | 4.425% | $130.1344 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.85 | $969.6850 | $969.68 | $969.70 | $969.60 | |