| 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 | $240.30 | 12.572% | $270.5105 | $270.51 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.51 | 7.248% | $255.7972 | $255.80 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.94 | 13.160% | $12.3797 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.59 | 4.716% | $69.7304 | $69.73 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.79 | 4.854% | $35.4302 | $35.43 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.68 | 9.597% | $86.2309 | $86.23 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.45 | 8.828% | $138.7013 | $138.70 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.26 | $868.7802 | $868.78 | $868.85 | $868.70 | |