| 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 | $241.53 | 12.195% | $270.9846 | $270.98 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.49 | 12.552% | $39.9447 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.27 | 5.590% | $250.5334 | $250.53 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.84 | 10.198% | $157.4068 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.84 | 5.692% | $79.0999 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.40 | 9.202% | $104.1787 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.54 | 3.665% | $89.7117 | $89.71 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.91 | $991.8598 | $991.85 | $991.90 | $991.80 | |