| 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 | $240.55 | 12.345% | $270.2459 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.66 | 9.172% | $95.7002 | $95.70 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.99 | 13.723% | $26.1449 | $26.14 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.51 | 13.640% | $146.0388 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.49 | 11.690% | $175.9006 | $175.90 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.38 | 8.159% | $9.0637 | $9.06 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.85 | 6.302% | $158.2305 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.43 | $881.3246 | $881.32 | $881.35 | $881.20 | |