| 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 | $246.38 | 9.670% | $270.2049 | $270.20 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.82 | 5.561% | $65.2578 | $65.26 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.42 | 6.855% | $220.5701 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.74 | 9.105% | $255.022 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.60 | 12.833% | $104.4834 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.31 | 8.707% | $135.1337 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.37 | 3.657% | $57.3949 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.64 | $1,108.0668 | $1,108.05 | $1,108.05 | $1,108.10 | |