| 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 | $238.63 | 13.774% | $271.4989 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.50 | 5.257% | $171.0426 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.92 | 9.649% | $47.0614 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.68 | 8.179% | $19.126 | $19.13 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.46 | 4.196% | $123.4306 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.62 | 13.758% | $137.2149 | $137.21 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.77 | 13.748% | $104.3865 | $104.39 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.58 | $873.7609 | $873.76 | $873.80 | $873.70 | |