| 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 | $240.60 | 11.499% | $268.2666 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.95 | 8.475% | $89.98 | $89.98 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.58 | 12.714% | $229.4632 | $229.46 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.61 | 10.750% | $6.2131 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.38 | 13.379% | $116.0774 | $116.08 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.25 | 11.782% | $93.0585 | $93.06 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.29 | 5.858% | $161.2111 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.66 | $964.2699 | $964.27 | $964.25 | $964.40 | |