| 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 | $241.75 | 12.264% | $271.3982 | $271.40 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.49 | 8.153% | $74.074 | $74.07 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.39 | 11.777% | $74.2088 | $74.21 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.68 | 12.601% | $123.5008 | $123.50 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.51 | 12.625% | $35.4881 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.31 | 9.360% | $262.803 | $262.80 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.98 | 7.618% | $25.8068 | $25.81 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.11 | $867.2797 | $867.28 | $867.25 | $867.30 | |