| 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 | $240.30 | 12.715% | $270.8541 | $270.85 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.28 | 5.361% | $96.1735 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.65 | 7.771% | $184.9889 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.87 | 11.610% | $172.8504 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.94 | 9.589% | $88.7013 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.87 | 3.187% | $119.5628 | $119.56 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.96 | 8.338% | $69.293 | $69.29 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.87 | $1,002.4240 | $1,002.41 | $1,002.40 | $1,002.60 | |