| 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 | $240.68 | 12.825% | $271.5472 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.59 | 6.525% | $130.589 | $130.59 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.31 | 4.268% | $124.4022 | $124.40 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.42 | 11.771% | $66.4143 | $66.41 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.75 | 12.233% | $107.4631 | $107.46 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.31 | 13.866% | $9.4623 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.64 | 10.170% | $105.3666 | $105.37 | $105.35 | $105.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.70 | $815.2447 | $815.24 | $815.20 | $815.30 | |