| 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 | $242.45 | 12.161% | $271.9343 | $271.93 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.53 | 7.154% | $84.148 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.45 | 8.755% | $84.2307 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.98 | 5.309% | $248.5082 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.29 | 11.155% | $94.8041 | $94.80 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.43 | 5.575% | $57.4645 | $57.46 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.96 | 10.136% | $131.0178 | $131.02 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.09 | $972.1076 | $972.10 | $972.10 | $972.00 | |