| 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 | $242.92 | 10.635% | $268.7545 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.26 | 11.126% | $240.3211 | $240.32 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.28 | 10.190% | $84.0529 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.32 | 10.120% | $140.2048 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.89 | 8.852% | $59.7489 | $59.75 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.36 | 4.741% | $28.6571 | $28.66 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.78 | 12.842% | $48.2738 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.81 | $870.0131 | $870.00 | $869.95 | $870.10 | |