| 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 | $250.83 | 7.785% | $270.3571 | $270.36 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.87 | 5.257% | $70.3854 | $70.39 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.54 | 5.723% | $33.345 | $33.35 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.36 | 7.180% | $113.9966 | $114.00 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.28 | 7.619% | $152.0441 | $152.04 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.28 | 10.665% | $126.468 | $126.47 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.54 | 7.699% | $102.8956 | $102.90 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.70 | $869.4918 | $869.51 | $869.50 | $869.50 | |