| 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 | $242.90 | 11.423% | $270.6465 | $270.65 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.48 | 11.570% | $89.7915 | $89.79 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.97 | 12.781% | $27.0336 | $27.03 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.33 | 10.586% | $222.6428 | $222.64 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.55 | 6.227% | $167.3606 | $167.36 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.78 | 9.505% | $145.4007 | $145.40 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.74 | 9.159% | $212.5762 | $212.58 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.75 | $1,135.4519 | $1,135.45 | $1,135.50 | $1,135.40 | |