| 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 | $247.76 | 9.355% | $270.9379 | $270.94 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.60 | 8.767% | $208.3976 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.33 | 5.322% | $55.115 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.42 | 10.232% | $156.9924 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.59 | 11.470% | $85.3749 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.34 | 7.268% | $166.6301 | $166.63 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.95 | 8.798% | $202.3099 | $202.31 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.99 | $1,145.7578 | $1,145.76 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.70 | |