| 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 | $246.35 | 10.113% | $271.2634 | $271.26 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.79 | 8.532% | $42.0996 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.60 | 12.796% | $36.7715 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.96 | 5.583% | $70.6984 | $70.70 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.99 | 8.195% | $59.4964 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.84 | 4.694% | $202.9388 | $202.94 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.90 | 8.366% | $15.0629 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.43 | $698.3310 | $698.33 | $698.30 | $698.40 | |