| 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 | $242.96 | 11.768% | $271.5515 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.90 | 11.372% | $121.2841 | $121.28 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.65 | 6.872% | $68.024 | $68.02 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.39 | 12.788% | $281.282 | $281.28 | $281.30 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.84 | 6.815% | $95.9626 | $95.96 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.37 | 4.323% | $240.3289 | $240.33 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.91 | 12.642% | $201.5278 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.02 | $1,279.9609 | $1,279.95 | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | |