| 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 | $240.48 | 12.854% | $271.3913 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.30 | 8.442% | $39.3644 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.59 | 11.494% | $32.9911 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.28 | 3.246% | $13.7111 | $13.71 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.82 | 4.129% | $26.8861 | $26.89 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.33 | 5.810% | $126.2631 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.87 | 12.421% | $225.8201 | $225.82 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.67 | $736.4272 | $736.42 | $736.40 | $736.50 | |