| 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 | $240.37 | 12.784% | $271.0989 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.50 | 13.391% | $23.2452 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.94 | 6.492% | $35.0785 | $35.08 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.43 | 5.739% | $63.8981 | $63.90 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.57 | 5.815% | $217.5239 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.75 | 11.141% | $249.7894 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.53 | 13.447% | $16.4838 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.09 | $877.1178 | $877.12 | $877.15 | $877.10 | |