| 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 | $242.63 | 11.404% | $270.2995 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.68 | 11.861% | $18.6584 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.47 | 10.247% | $222.1146 | $222.11 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.51 | 6.305% | $9.0466 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.87 | 8.194% | $62.6119 | $62.61 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.46 | 13.536% | $98.1632 | $98.16 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.92 | 11.842% | $193.3972 | $193.40 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.54 | $874.2914 | $874.29 | $874.25 | $874.30 | |