| 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 | $249.45 | 8.382% | $270.3589 | $270.36 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.49 | 7.587% | $20.9687 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.40 | 10.685% | $103.3798 | $103.38 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.48 | 10.349% | $7.1506 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.80 | 10.426% | $98.0583 | $98.06 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.53 | 9.211% | $270.33 | $270.33 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.72 | 10.405% | $197.3158 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.87 | $967.5621 | $967.57 | $967.55 | $967.70 | |