| 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 | $238.96 | 13.179% | $270.4525 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.36 | 12.355% | $245.3384 | $245.34 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.95 | 9.623% | $151.2249 | $151.22 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.72 | 4.607% | $41.5499 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.80 | 12.768% | $7.6682 | $7.67 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.83 | 6.417% | $91.3377 | $91.34 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.77 | 12.847% | $180.2957 | $180.30 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.39 | $987.8673 | $987.87 | $987.85 | $987.80 | |