| 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 | $241.84 | 12.127% | $271.1679 | $271.17 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.79 | 3.840% | $202.2699 | $202.27 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.92 | 13.811% | $285.5746 | $285.57 | $285.55 | $285.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.40 | 10.439% | $26.9471 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.73 | 8.341% | $225.0568 | $225.06 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.98 | 5.645% | $165.8415 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.82 | 6.272% | $102.8926 | $102.89 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.48 | $1,279.7504 | $1,279.75 | $1,279.70 | $1,279.80 | |