| 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 | $243.40 | 10.835% | $269.7724 | $269.77 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.97 | 7.375% | $78.3515 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.45 | 6.286% | $49.3698 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.44 | 8.230% | $184.4672 | $184.47 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.43 | 12.669% | $172.868 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.77 | 8.796% | $88.9625 | $88.96 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.50 | 10.259% | $202.3253 | $202.33 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.96 | $1,046.1167 | $1,046.12 | $1,046.05 | $1,046.30 | |