| 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 | $239.81 | 12.782% | $270.4625 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.64 | 9.176% | $70.5714 | $70.57 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.53 | 3.844% | $60.7799 | $60.78 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.48 | 8.704% | $159.2296 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.80 | 8.114% | $87.3561 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.43 | 9.211% | $80.1936 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.51 | 9.600% | $80.567 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.20 | $809.1601 | $809.16 | $809.15 | $809.30 | |