| 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 | $240.34 | 12.388% | $270.1133 | $270.11 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.73 | 4.161% | $25.759 | $25.76 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.80 | 9.562% | $19.502 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.69 | 3.211% | $40.9644 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.51 | 4.377% | $60.0272 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.94 | 7.410% | $72.9744 | $72.97 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.59 | 10.375% | $47.0087 | $47.01 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.60 | $536.3490 | $536.34 | $536.30 | $536.40 | |