| 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 | $240.75 | 11.589% | $268.6505 | $268.65 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.28 | 5.251% | $83.443 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.99 | 5.779% | $50.7633 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.49 | 8.487% | $69.9633 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.60 | 3.704% | $135.4374 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.58 | 6.314% | $126.0671 | $126.07 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.87 | 12.172% | $271.3104 | $271.31 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.56 | $1,005.6350 | $1,005.63 | $1,005.60 | $1,005.70 | |