| 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 | $240.47 | 12.769% | $271.1756 | $271.18 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.26 | 6.399% | $30.0684 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.65 | 8.425% | $71.181 | $71.18 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.46 | 5.240% | $229.9073 | $229.91 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.66 | 8.347% | $53.8051 | $53.81 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.98 | 5.112% | $133.4712 | $133.47 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.33 | 10.572% | $266.8434 | $266.84 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.81 | $1,056.4520 | $1,056.46 | $1,056.45 | $1,056.50 | |