| 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 | $247.56 | 9.282% | $270.5385 | $270.54 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.40 | 9.240% | $256.0586 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.70 | 6.222% | $174.9476 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.78 | 7.544% | $138.4952 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.51 | 13.143% | $28.8628 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.29 | 10.194% | $58.7224 | $58.72 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.99 | 12.222% | $79.6664 | $79.67 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.23 | $1,007.2915 | $1,007.30 | $1,007.25 | $1,007.30 | |