| 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 | $240.27 | 12.479% | $270.2533 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.92 | 7.751% | $166.9278 | $166.93 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.76 | 13.693% | $9.9595 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.40 | 10.859% | $58.0901 | $58.09 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.85 | 12.693% | $119.2855 | $119.29 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.58 | 5.214% | $247.8631 | $247.86 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.87 | 11.184% | $84.3553 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.65 | $956.7346 | $956.74 | $956.75 | $956.90 | |