| 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 | $240.73 | 12.604% | $271.0716 | $271.07 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.69 | 6.806% | $197.26 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.51 | 4.787% | $48.7364 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.56 | 12.736% | $209.1929 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.37 | 11.514% | $201.1378 | $201.14 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.49 | 5.185% | $92.0264 | $92.03 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.46 | 9.641% | $196.7617 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.81 | $1,216.1868 | $1,216.19 | $1,216.20 | $1,216.20 | |