| 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 | $247.66 | 9.234% | $270.5289 | $270.53 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.32 | 3.731% | $150.7419 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.42 | 6.545% | $208.2102 | $208.21 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.74 | 3.180% | $171.0105 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.42 | 11.108% | $41.5766 | $41.58 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.29 | 3.220% | $79.7787 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.48 | 5.857% | $18.5038 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.33 | $940.3506 | $940.35 | $940.40 | $940.30 | |