| 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 | $239.64 | 13.269% | $271.4378 | $271.44 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.82 | 13.164% | $86.9326 | $86.93 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.51 | 4.644% | $9.9516 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.95 | 8.639% | $33.6238 | $33.62 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.91 | 12.825% | $178.162 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.48 | 6.554% | $83.6236 | $83.62 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.35 | 10.659% | $136.4979 | $136.50 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.66 | $800.2293 | $800.22 | $800.20 | $800.20 | |