| 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 | $240.84 | 12.170% | $270.1502 | $270.15 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.84 | 8.128% | $80.923 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.98 | 3.234% | $15.4645 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.92 | 7.871% | $54.9279 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.84 | 11.820% | $176.4967 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.31 | 9.275% | $58.2545 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.32 | 12.627% | $136.6391 | $136.64 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.05 | $792.8559 | $792.85 | $792.85 | $792.90 | |