| 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 | $242.28 | 12.185% | $271.8018 | $271.80 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.77 | 3.196% | $117.4061 | $117.41 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.57 | 12.110% | $243.9177 | $243.92 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.52 | 8.488% | $21.1769 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.25 | 9.282% | $84.4203 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.91 | 3.795% | $18.5897 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.90 | 10.155% | $135.3805 | $135.38 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.20 | $892.6930 | $892.70 | $892.70 | $892.70 | |