| 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 | $240.87 | 12.450% | $270.8583 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.36 | 3.617% | $95.7007 | $95.70 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.48 | 6.826% | $200.2774 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.67 | 9.410% | $193.2946 | $193.29 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.88 | 3.272% | $21.5632 | $21.56 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.52 | 7.144% | $80.9151 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.70 | 11.144% | $65.2415 | $65.24 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.48 | $927.8508 | $927.85 | $927.85 | $927.90 | |