| 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 | $238.76 | 13.701% | $271.4725 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.32 | 11.756% | $47.2951 | $47.30 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.53 | 3.240% | $209.092 | $209.09 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.39 | 6.668% | $129.4843 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.66 | 11.555% | $30.8561 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.60 | 10.443% | $112.2101 | $112.21 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.94 | 8.235% | $68.1231 | $68.12 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.20 | $868.5332 | $868.53 | $868.50 | $868.60 | |