| 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 | $241.55 | 12.377% | $271.4466 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.42 | 5.648% | $18.4039 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.38 | 10.496% | $116.4407 | $116.44 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.93 | 3.674% | $245.6348 | $245.63 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.49 | 10.608% | $235.0309 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.77 | 10.115% | $232.0894 | $232.09 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.35 | 6.489% | $52.5523 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.89 | $1,171.5986 | $1,171.59 | $1,171.65 | $1,171.50 | |