| 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 | $249.35 | 8.784% | $271.2529 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.49 | 10.551% | $242.6484 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.90 | 5.342% | $43.0849 | $43.08 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.61 | 12.479% | $132.2866 | $132.29 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.47 | 6.741% | $209.714 | $209.71 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.61 | 4.108% | $242.1656 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.29 | 10.786% | $198.6282 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.72 | $1,339.7806 | $1,339.78 | $1,339.80 | $1,339.80 | |