| 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 | $246.80 | 9.497% | $270.2386 | $270.24 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.34 | 11.408% | $179.7457 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.81 | 9.329% | $160.5059 | $160.51 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.50 | 8.320% | $192.268 | $192.27 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.75 | 6.866% | $11.4881 | $11.49 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.96 | 13.335% | $71.3557 | $71.36 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.38 | 5.311% | $62.5337 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.54 | $948.1357 | $948.15 | $948.15 | $948.10 | |