| 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 | $243.48 | 11.213% | $270.7814 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.34 | 8.531% | $45.952 | $45.95 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.30 | 10.180% | $27.8755 | $27.88 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.97 | 10.712% | $276.7468 | $276.75 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.66 | 5.659% | $5.9803 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.40 | 12.465% | $211.8841 | $211.88 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.97 | 4.588% | $100.3731 | $100.37 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.12 | $939.5932 | $939.59 | $939.65 | $939.70 | |