| 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 | $239.79 | 13.498% | $272.1569 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.25 | 4.258% | $79.4967 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.53 | 4.225% | $225.6784 | $225.68 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.90 | 12.845% | $130.7874 | $130.79 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.71 | 6.773% | $215.3718 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.47 | 8.681% | $116.7995 | $116.80 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.99 | 3.624% | $20.7144 | $20.71 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.64 | $1,061.0051 | $1,061.01 | $1,061.00 | $1,061.10 | |