| 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 | $248.90 | 8.731% | $270.6315 | $270.63 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.69 | 3.660% | $17.3009 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.52 | 9.615% | $79.4928 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.51 | 9.102% | $154.3902 | $154.39 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.91 | 3.596% | $43.4171 | $43.42 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.60 | 12.433% | $188.4377 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.65 | 12.755% | $228.498 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.78 | $982.1682 | $982.17 | $982.20 | $982.10 | |