| 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 | $77.47 | 11.351% | $86.2636 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.76 | 11.238% | $270.0414 | $270.04 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.25 | 9.845% | $193.6018 | $193.60 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.86 | 7.500% | $235.2745 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.69 | 13.734% | $34.905 | $34.91 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.26 | 9.529% | $240.1533 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.57 | 10.126% | $119.5638 | $119.56 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.86 | $1,179.8034 | $1,179.79 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.90 | |