| 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 | $239.97 | 12.720% | $270.4942 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.67 | 7.589% | $79.2608 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.40 | 4.761% | $191.0841 | $191.08 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.71 | 5.805% | $71.6406 | $71.64 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.42 | 3.855% | $70.019 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.67 | 9.652% | $120.2553 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.63 | 13.152% | $136.4953 | $136.50 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.47 | $939.2493 | $939.25 | $939.25 | $939.30 | |