| 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 | $241.41 | 12.417% | $271.3859 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.51 | 10.595% | $86.8281 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.37 | 13.400% | $186.3956 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.91 | 5.871% | $200.0009 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.68 | 5.339% | $114.4824 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.91 | 13.155% | $16.8714 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.46 | 4.443% | $253.2325 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.25 | $1,129.1968 | $1,129.20 | $1,129.25 | $1,129.20 | |