| 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 | $241.70 | 12.198% | $271.1826 | $271.18 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.86 | 7.510% | $56.8298 | $56.83 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.61 | 13.633% | $102.9629 | $102.96 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.80 | 7.286% | $153.2044 | $153.20 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.48 | 11.475% | $177.7803 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.68 | 8.786% | $126.9315 | $126.93 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.94 | 3.125% | $233.0006 | $233.00 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.07 | $1,121.8921 | $1,121.88 | $1,121.95 | $1,121.90 | |