| 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 | $247.34 | 9.311% | $270.3698 | $270.37 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.27 | 11.197% | $62.5706 | $62.57 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.70 | 3.584% | $7.976 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.50 | 12.306% | $218.4352 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.58 | 8.607% | $33.212 | $33.21 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.41 | 4.847% | $20.3508 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.63 | 4.491% | $247.2571 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.43 | $860.1715 | $860.18 | $860.15 | $860.30 | |