| 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 | $246.54 | 9.778% | $270.6467 | $270.65 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.65 | 12.415% | $24.3378 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.75 | 6.172% | $170.6715 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.49 | 7.409% | $18.7858 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.89 | 11.599% | $199.6395 | $199.64 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.65 | 3.392% | $214.6935 | $214.69 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.59 | 3.340% | $173.1875 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.56 | $1,071.9623 | $1,071.97 | $1,072.00 | $1,071.90 | |