| 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 | $249.52 | 8.610% | $271.0037 | $271.00 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.28 | 10.604% | $15.7943 | $15.79 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.74 | 6.815% | $42.4483 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.79 | 5.477% | $195.9657 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.71 | 12.621% | $8.6831 | $8.68 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.60 | 4.689% | $128.3487 | $128.35 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.70 | 13.371% | $269.4829 | $269.48 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.34 | $931.7267 | $931.72 | $931.75 | $931.70 | |