| 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 | $242.85 | 11.774% | $271.4432 | $271.44 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.40 | 8.163% | $136.718 | $136.72 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.53 | 4.555% | $243.1217 | $243.12 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.58 | 10.137% | $19.3621 | $19.36 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.71 | 11.315% | $60.9004 | $60.90 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.98 | 5.552% | $148.8072 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.54 | 12.135% | $71.2506 | $71.25 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.59 | $951.6032 | $951.60 | $951.55 | $951.60 | |