| 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 | $242.60 | 11.726% | $271.0473 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.99 | 3.246% | $16.509 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.53 | 7.183% | $127.044 | $127.04 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.66 | 9.723% | $18.2799 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.47 | 10.583% | $222.7916 | $222.79 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.66 | 9.842% | $219.3105 | $219.31 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.87 | 6.407% | $30.7197 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.78 | $905.7020 | $905.70 | $905.70 | $905.60 | |