| 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 | $240.30 | 12.795% | $271.0464 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.90 | 5.736% | $195.5059 | $195.51 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.79 | 10.177% | $144.1005 | $144.10 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.57 | 3.196% | $7.8119 | $7.81 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.84 | 13.335% | $236.6888 | $236.69 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.33 | 11.310% | $57.1354 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.86 | 7.353% | $27.7615 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.59 | $940.0504 | $940.06 | $940.05 | $940.00 | |