| 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 | $240.36 | 12.574% | $270.5829 | $270.58 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.93 | 13.426% | $15.8002 | $15.80 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.94 | 5.736% | $49.6325 | $49.63 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.54 | 5.226% | $256.2674 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.35 | 8.262% | $37.188 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.38 | 4.787% | $99.9458 | $99.95 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.42 | 11.247% | $258.5603 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.92 | $987.9771 | $987.98 | $988.00 | $988.00 | |