| 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 | $244.95 | 10.420% | $270.4738 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.41 | 12.426% | $87.029 | $87.03 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.39 | 13.249% | $63.8611 | $63.86 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.69 | 4.197% | $195.5673 | $195.57 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.64 | 11.365% | $40.8041 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.46 | 10.299% | $19.2582 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.56 | 13.139% | $237.0941 | $237.09 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.10 | $914.0876 | $914.08 | $914.05 | $914.20 | |