| 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 | $240.89 | 12.742% | $271.5842 | $271.58 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.66 | 7.715% | $152.5891 | $152.59 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.77 | 7.757% | $76.2596 | $76.26 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.94 | 13.483% | $68.0217 | $68.02 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.88 | 10.610% | $83.9309 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.70 | 12.393% | $154.7652 | $154.77 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.80 | 5.435% | $180.083 | $180.08 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.64 | $987.2337 | $987.23 | $987.25 | $987.30 | |