| 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 | $247.89 | 9.115% | $270.4852 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.58 | 8.221% | $158.6303 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.86 | 3.386% | $62.9207 | $62.92 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.55 | 8.596% | $80.9583 | $80.96 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.25 | 9.651% | $61.6787 | $61.68 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.50 | 6.800% | $230.154 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.80 | 4.670% | $53.1724 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.43 | $917.9996 | $918.00 | $918.00 | $918.10 | |