| 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 | $247.89 | 9.476% | $271.3801 | $271.38 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.72 | 10.872% | $39.6035 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.52 | 9.386% | $43.2293 | $43.23 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.36 | 6.778% | $86.8746 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.50 | 3.306% | $52.1695 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.33 | 3.542% | $27.2626 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.75 | 12.501% | $174.0953 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.07 | $694.6149 | $694.61 | $694.60 | $694.70 | |