| 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 | $248.74 | 8.675% | $270.3182 | $270.32 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.28 | 12.603% | $54.3647 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.35 | 11.185% | $234.9895 | $234.99 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.26 | 7.179% | $184.6265 | $184.63 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.37 | 8.134% | $187.4719 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.38 | 7.302% | $6.8459 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.65 | 3.418% | $36.8685 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.03 | $975.4852 | $975.49 | $975.45 | $975.50 | |