| 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 | $240.84 | 11.500% | $268.5366 | $268.54 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.91 | 5.175% | $38.8201 | $38.82 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.93 | 3.757% | $80.8578 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.41 | 12.208% | $274.2476 | $274.25 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.52 | 3.781% | $134.4172 | $134.42 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.87 | 9.857% | $50.3914 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.53 | 13.408% | $22.1486 | $22.15 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.01 | $869.4193 | $869.43 | $869.40 | $869.30 | |