| 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 | $241.30 | 12.550% | $271.5832 | $271.58 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.75 | 12.734% | $50.4485 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.88 | 8.834% | $54.2864 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.88 | 7.769% | $86.0859 | $86.09 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.27 | 8.605% | $44.8213 | $44.82 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.93 | 6.341% | $134.9786 | $134.98 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.60 | 9.345% | $194.1967 | $194.20 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.61 | $836.4006 | $836.41 | $836.45 | $836.40 | |