| 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 | $238.97 | 13.345% | $270.8605 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.64 | 5.352% | $53.3503 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.30 | 10.593% | $31.2978 | $31.30 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.86 | 7.774% | $256.3512 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.99 | 9.627% | $77.8242 | $77.82 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.64 | 8.213% | $253.911 | $253.91 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.58 | 5.609% | $28.0709 | $28.07 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.98 | $971.6659 | $971.66 | $971.60 | $971.80 | |