| 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 | $249.38 | 8.468% | $270.4975 | $270.50 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.79 | 12.735% | $204.941 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.40 | 3.486% | $159.7824 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.75 | 10.677% | $107.08 | $107.08 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.80 | 8.761% | $15.009 | $15.01 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.97 | 7.479% | $91.3249 | $91.32 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.85 | 12.164% | $80.5898 | $80.59 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.94 | $929.2246 | $929.22 | $929.25 | $929.20 | |