| 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 | $240.80 | 12.562% | $271.0493 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.88 | 9.346% | $52.3549 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.42 | 4.598% | $68.428 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.30 | 5.426% | $105.7423 | $105.74 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.73 | 10.275% | $123.2103 | $123.21 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.96 | 10.254% | $255.7452 | $255.75 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.43 | 10.631% | $87.8742 | $87.87 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.52 | $964.4042 | $964.40 | $964.40 | $964.30 | |