| 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 | $240.97 | 12.533% | $271.1708 | $271.17 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.86 | 4.856% | $257.799 | $257.80 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.29 | 13.316% | $21.8587 | $21.86 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.38 | 9.863% | $12.5024 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.50 | 8.470% | $105.7583 | $105.76 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.87 | 11.167% | $194.3977 | $194.40 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.69 | 13.198% | $96.9994 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.56 | $960.4863 | $960.49 | $960.45 | $960.60 | |