| 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 | $240.65 | 12.655% | $271.1043 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.86 | 13.728% | $58.9793 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.67 | 7.818% | $269.1892 | $269.19 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.99 | 7.549% | $176.3696 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.44 | 7.539% | $114.4645 | $114.46 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.99 | 9.375% | $257.0203 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.92 | 4.263% | $161.5242 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.52 | $1,308.6514 | $1,308.64 | $1,308.60 | $1,308.70 | |