| 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 | $246.26 | 9.835% | $270.4797 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.28 | 11.701% | $248.289 | $248.29 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.49 | 12.648% | $51.2436 | $51.24 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.35 | 3.596% | $9.6862 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.96 | 7.307% | $163.0637 | $163.06 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.31 | 6.318% | $120.4689 | $120.47 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.76 | 8.704% | $7.3484 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.41 | $870.5795 | $870.58 | $870.60 | $870.60 | |