| 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 | $243.27 | 11.304% | $270.7692 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.80 | 5.371% | $170.4903 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.67 | 6.352% | $37.9358 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.51 | 10.749% | $106.8839 | $106.88 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.42 | 11.177% | $229.4916 | $229.49 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.62 | 9.196% | $84.7579 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.65 | 6.577% | $19.8766 | $19.88 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.94 | $920.2053 | $920.21 | $920.25 | $920.30 | |