| 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 | $238.31 | 13.249% | $269.8837 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.69 | 4.779% | $19.5832 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.76 | 8.663% | $41.0311 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.66 | 13.374% | $101.6511 | $101.65 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.88 | 3.834% | $16.4888 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.72 | 9.374% | $230.4729 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.82 | 5.503% | $117.9735 | $117.97 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.84 | $797.0843 | $797.07 | $797.10 | $797.20 | |