| 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 | $242.85 | 11.364% | $270.4475 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.65 | 8.448% | $255.5577 | $255.56 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.61 | 13.156% | $9.7427 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.87 | 11.302% | $131.1917 | $131.19 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.75 | 7.780% | $32.0646 | $32.06 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.51 | 8.400% | $69.9288 | $69.93 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.43 | 8.300% | $13.4617 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.67 | $782.3947 | $782.39 | $782.40 | $782.40 | |