| 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 | $240.42 | 12.459% | $270.3739 | $270.37 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.60 | 3.265% | $162.7456 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.91 | 9.821% | $87.758 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.89 | 6.372% | $25.4123 | $25.41 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.67 | 10.691% | $42.8042 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.99 | 3.804% | $186.8368 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.77 | 13.790% | $40.7027 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.25 | $816.6335 | $816.63 | $816.60 | $816.60 | |