| 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 | $249.41 | 8.436% | $270.4502 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.69 | 13.431% | $162.989 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.83 | 9.577% | $177.3285 | $177.33 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.33 | 11.202% | $13.7112 | $13.71 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.88 | 3.835% | $50.7545 | $50.75 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.84 | 10.831% | $50.8049 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.25 | 3.671% | $222.1151 | $222.12 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.23 | $948.1534 | $948.15 | $948.15 | $948.20 | |