| 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 | $243.40 | 11.393% | $271.1306 | $271.13 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.75 | 6.438% | $39.116 | $39.12 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.37 | 11.203% | $28.2122 | $28.21 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.76 | 10.181% | $39.4007 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.58 | 13.290% | $283.8821 | $283.88 | $283.90 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.33 | 10.179% | $199.7876 | $199.79 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.25 | 5.698% | $210.6033 | $210.60 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.44 | $1,072.1325 | $1,072.13 | $1,072.15 | $1,072.10 | |