| 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 | $241.77 | 12.258% | $271.4062 | $271.41 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.88 | 11.416% | $96.7982 | $96.80 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.88 | 13.125% | $82.4455 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.59 | 10.514% | $231.6263 | $231.63 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.59 | 13.193% | $204.4152 | $204.42 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.68 | 7.226% | $245.2044 | $245.20 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.98 | 4.843% | $97.483 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.37 | $1,229.3788 | $1,229.39 | $1,229.40 | $1,229.30 | |