| 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 | $248.98 | 8.499% | $270.1408 | $270.14 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.57 | 6.858% | $186.542 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.35 | 3.402% | $57.233 | $57.23 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.52 | 4.441% | $134.2276 | $134.23 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.56 | 4.482% | $45.5124 | $45.51 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.33 | 5.273% | $187.7333 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.43 | 10.246% | $93.0807 | $93.08 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.74 | $974.4698 | $974.46 | $974.55 | $974.30 | |