| 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 | $240.62 | 12.659% | $271.0801 | $271.08 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.33 | 6.375% | $87.5785 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.27 | 13.174% | $107.8209 | $107.82 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.58 | 11.298% | $85.232 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.75 | 5.417% | $126.2369 | $126.24 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.93 | 12.679% | $118.2341 | $118.23 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.83 | 8.780% | $142.3169 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.31 | $938.4994 | $938.50 | $938.55 | $938.40 | |