| 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 | $242.65 | 11.376% | $270.2539 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.52 | 11.852% | $195.2041 | $195.20 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.78 | 3.755% | $143.9912 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.99 | 8.117% | $43.236 | $43.24 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.78 | 11.623% | $6.4518 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.89 | 7.328% | $245.6631 | $245.66 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.61 | 13.504% | $59.7145 | $59.71 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.22 | $964.5146 | $964.50 | $964.50 | $964.60 | |