| 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 | $240.81 | 12.204% | $270.1985 | $270.20 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.64 | 13.762% | $48.5081 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.30 | 6.430% | $26.9268 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.40 | 9.810% | $72.9138 | $72.91 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.45 | 12.837% | $208.1278 | $208.13 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.59 | 10.276% | $48.0693 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.44 | 10.511% | $203.8265 | $203.83 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.63 | $878.5708 | $878.58 | $878.60 | $878.50 | |