| 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 | $244.76 | 10.504% | $270.4696 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.96 | 8.410% | $33.5637 | $33.56 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.91 | 3.580% | $9.229 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.79 | 7.276% | $27.6665 | $27.67 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.78 | 3.208% | $87.4997 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.43 | 12.821% | $87.3573 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.92 | 10.106% | $169.4752 | $169.48 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.55 | $685.2610 | $685.27 | $685.25 | $685.40 | |