| 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 | $242.79 | 11.812% | $271.4684 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.25 | 10.270% | $22.3297 | $22.33 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.81 | 9.587% | $15.134 | $15.13 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.88 | 10.596% | $21.9865 | $21.99 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.83 | 3.861% | $13.3254 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.75 | 8.437% | $43.1037 | $43.10 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.87 | 6.622% | $186.4499 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.18 | $573.7976 | $573.80 | $573.85 | $573.70 | |