| 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 | $247.31 | 9.286% | $270.2752 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.72 | 8.597% | $78.9717 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.38 | 8.700% | $83.0251 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.64 | 3.345% | $148.4448 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.77 | 10.788% | $235.7236 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.31 | 9.469% | $90.1039 | $90.10 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.84 | 13.216% | $79.0701 | $79.07 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.97 | $985.6144 | $985.61 | $985.60 | $985.60 | |