| 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 | $238.77 | 13.539% | $271.0971 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.90 | 8.472% | $11.8234 | $11.82 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.37 | 3.802% | $15.9544 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.52 | 10.419% | $45.846 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.84 | 4.397% | $9.2287 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.97 | 9.827% | $57.0771 | $57.08 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.87 | 13.204% | $158.3384 | $158.34 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.24 | $569.3651 | $569.37 | $569.40 | $569.30 | |