| 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 | $250.78 | 7.797% | $270.3333 | $270.33 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.45 | 13.435% | $194.4843 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.60 | 5.569% | $127.3162 | $127.32 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.95 | 5.444% | $215.053 | $215.05 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.85 | 7.739% | $86.0296 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.40 | 6.806% | $144.6153 | $144.62 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.52 | 10.104% | $34.7048 | $34.70 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.55 | $1,072.5365 | $1,072.53 | $1,072.55 | $1,072.50 | |