| 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 | $249.61 | 8.757% | $271.4683 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.38 | 10.647% | $82.2992 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.71 | 8.655% | $151.8019 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.31 | 13.746% | $143.6726 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.88 | 12.527% | $133.7721 | $133.77 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.88 | 5.245% | $132.4824 | $132.48 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.72 | 4.266% | $26.8172 | $26.82 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.49 | $942.3137 | $942.31 | $942.25 | $942.40 | |