| 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 | $240.52 | 12.391% | $270.3228 | $270.32 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.73 | 3.499% | $34.9102 | $34.91 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.95 | 10.695% | $96.2493 | $96.25 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.26 | 12.603% | $7.0489 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.97 | 3.340% | $223.1834 | $223.18 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.62 | 6.125% | $21.883 | $21.88 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.39 | 6.762% | $227.8194 | $227.82 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.44 | $881.4170 | $881.41 | $881.40 | $881.30 | |