| 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 | $240.82 | 12.439% | $270.7756 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.40 | 5.375% | $186.9353 | $186.94 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.56 | 10.259% | $73.3884 | $73.39 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.45 | 12.448% | $53.3566 | $53.36 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.99 | 6.156% | $48.8211 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.56 | 11.299% | $57.3858 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.28 | 11.348% | $96.0711 | $96.07 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.06 | $786.7339 | $786.75 | $786.75 | $786.80 | |