| 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 | $237.91 | 13.655% | $270.3966 | $270.40 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.32 | 9.270% | $61.5409 | $61.54 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.63 | 3.102% | $47.0454 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.44 | 4.465% | $65.2279 | $65.23 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.71 | 8.675% | $64.8898 | $64.89 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.71 | 7.256% | $185.2418 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.60 | 5.839% | $214.4298 | $214.43 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.32 | $908.7722 | $908.78 | $908.85 | $908.60 | |