| 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 | $239.40 | 13.512% | $271.7477 | $271.75 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.77 | 5.578% | $52.5462 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.57 | 11.745% | $77.741 | $77.74 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.51 | 11.340% | $110.7944 | $110.79 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.66 | 12.816% | $248.9398 | $248.94 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.59 | 11.392% | $96.4543 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.37 | 3.672% | $199.4338 | $199.43 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.87 | $1,057.6572 | $1,057.65 | $1,057.70 | $1,057.50 | |