| 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 | $240.98 | 12.373% | $270.7965 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.31 | 9.317% | $140.2646 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.77 | 13.438% | $146.0741 | $146.07 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.55 | 8.732% | $38.6542 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.84 | 7.273% | $156.4469 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.38 | 12.507% | $39.805 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.64 | 4.120% | $158.9288 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.47 | $950.9701 | $950.97 | $950.95 | $951.00 | |