| 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 | $240.51 | 12.838% | $271.3867 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.90 | 8.461% | $17.2453 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.27 | 5.488% | $92.0594 | $92.06 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.95 | 3.202% | $196.0322 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.31 | 5.522% | $126.9535 | $126.95 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.45 | 9.339% | $5.959 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.46 | 7.692% | $141.5719 | $141.57 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.85 | $851.2080 | $851.21 | $851.20 | $851.30 | |