| 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 | $240.96 | 12.569% | $271.2463 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.63 | 3.665% | $143.7108 | $143.71 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.39 | 12.192% | $10.5348 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.56 | 10.135% | $147.0963 | $147.10 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.71 | 8.381% | $188.2686 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.32 | 10.144% | $215.1333 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.54 | 7.115% | $38.0687 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.11 | $1,014.0588 | $1,014.06 | $1,014.05 | $1,014.00 | |