| 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 | $243.47 | 11.167% | $270.6583 | $270.66 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.93 | 9.785% | $7.6081 | $7.61 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.90 | 13.622% | $71.4682 | $71.47 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.90 | 9.800% | $8.6742 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.70 | 7.490% | $20.1006 | $20.10 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.39 | 3.143% | $30.3137 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.97 | 12.235% | $148.1165 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.26 | $556.9396 | $556.94 | $556.85 | $557.00 | |