| 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 | $249.35 | 8.600% | $270.7941 | $270.79 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.47 | 12.437% | $192.7957 | $192.80 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.39 | 10.109% | $140.2679 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.43 | 4.871% | $54.9839 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.72 | 6.135% | $197.1139 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.53 | 3.228% | $113.0656 | $113.07 | $113.05 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.44 | 4.277% | $199.6279 | $199.63 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.33 | $1,168.6490 | $1,168.65 | $1,168.65 | $1,168.70 | |