| 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 | $250.98 | 8.127% | $271.3771 | $271.38 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.75 | 12.809% | $38.073 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.56 | 5.381% | $42.7425 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.67 | 6.593% | $212.8342 | $212.83 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.36 | 8.579% | $238.1789 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.66 | 4.322% | $44.5038 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.72 | 13.391% | $62.0476 | $62.05 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.70 | $909.7571 | $909.75 | $909.80 | $909.70 | |