| 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 | $246.83 | 9.427% | $270.0987 | $270.10 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.75 | 11.686% | $8.6557 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.39 | 12.468% | $214.1278 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.41 | 11.220% | $179.5202 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.85 | 4.329% | $96.8695 | $96.87 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.26 | 4.828% | $32.7692 | $32.77 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.52 | 3.377% | $214.528 | $214.53 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.01 | $1,016.5691 | $1,016.58 | $1,016.55 | $1,016.60 | |