| 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 | $248.73 | 8.732% | $270.4491 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.38 | 9.304% | $87.8586 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.47 | 5.163% | $237.111 | $237.11 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.83 | 9.133% | $221.3545 | $221.35 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.90 | 3.347% | $96.0094 | $96.01 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.30 | 4.174% | $177.4083 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.71 | 10.722% | $82.7204 | $82.72 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.32 | $1,172.9113 | $1,172.91 | $1,172.85 | $1,172.90 | |