| 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 | $242.45 | 11.280% | $269.7984 | $269.80 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.51 | 11.151% | $140.6171 | $140.62 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.46 | 9.490% | $96.8549 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.90 | 7.800% | $30.0762 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.76 | 5.360% | $26.0871 | $26.09 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.90 | 13.443% | $70.2212 | $70.22 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.45 | 12.220% | $276.5662 | $276.57 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.43 | $910.2211 | $910.23 | $910.20 | $910.30 | |