| 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 | $242.90 | 11.724% | $271.3776 | $271.38 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.71 | 6.174% | $81.4461 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.95 | 12.231% | $210.9382 | $210.94 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.88 | 6.823% | $103.4901 | $103.49 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.48 | 8.476% | $194.6927 | $194.69 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.78 | 12.745% | $121.5166 | $121.52 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.26 | 12.418% | $7.0374 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.96 | $990.4987 | $990.51 | $990.55 | $990.40 | |