| 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 | $246.36 | 9.787% | $270.4713 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.72 | 5.608% | $162.3406 | $162.34 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.47 | 6.151% | $5.8065 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.58 | 6.136% | $50.4995 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.29 | 3.499% | $180.3884 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.35 | 4.480% | $135.1449 | $135.14 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.64 | 12.444% | $266.0875 | $266.09 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.41 | $1,070.7387 | $1,070.74 | $1,070.75 | $1,070.70 | |