| 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 | $241.98 | 11.684% | $270.2529 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.49 | 7.412% | $77.863 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.85 | 4.647% | $166.2318 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.83 | 11.859% | $204.5118 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.88 | 6.358% | $87.0859 | $87.09 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.91 | 12.870% | $261.7568 | $261.76 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.27 | 7.671% | $36.8989 | $36.90 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.21 | $1,104.6011 | $1,104.60 | $1,104.60 | $1,104.70 | |