| 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 | $240.35 | 12.816% | $271.1533 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.40 | 6.228% | $53.5389 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.50 | 10.266% | $117.4333 | $117.43 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.77 | 7.731% | $119.3336 | $119.33 | $119.35 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.34 | 13.445% | $170.5532 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.66 | 4.376% | $37.2205 | $37.22 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.43 | 12.730% | $62.4862 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.45 | $831.7190 | $831.71 | $831.75 | $831.70 | |