| 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 | $248.61 | 8.757% | $270.3808 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.83 | 11.836% | $80.3318 | $80.33 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.31 | 6.575% | $125.0231 | $125.02 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.87 | 13.740% | $94.2563 | $94.26 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.43 | 9.129% | $273.2918 | $273.29 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.86 | 7.630% | $6.3071 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.98 | 6.676% | $133.3237 | $133.32 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.89 | $982.9146 | $982.91 | $982.90 | $982.90 | |