| 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 | $247.88 | 9.276% | $270.8733 | $270.87 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.55 | 4.124% | $17.2325 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.98 | 3.662% | $249.8047 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.85 | 3.571% | $170.7368 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.56 | 12.381% | $191.677 | $191.68 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.27 | 10.654% | $57.8388 | $57.84 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.72 | 10.611% | $77.118 | $77.12 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.81 | $1,035.2811 | $1,035.28 | $1,035.30 | $1,035.20 | |