| 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 | $230.42 | 11.654% | $257.2731 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.50 | 11.612% | $30.6933 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.57 | 7.332% | $60.7177 | $60.72 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.40 | 5.293% | $252.0714 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.51 | 12.852% | $23.1459 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.83 | 3.353% | $185.8597 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.50 | 5.813% | $68.2494 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.73 | $878.0105 | $878.01 | $877.95 | $878.00 | |