| 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 | $241.76 | 12.178% | $271.2015 | $271.20 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.65 | 7.116% | $88.5314 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.95 | 6.548% | $50.0243 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.27 | 12.352% | $169.9549 | $169.95 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.79 | 4.451% | $180.4809 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.78 | 5.149% | $81.7849 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.58 | 6.805% | $202.4809 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.78 | $1,044.4588 | $1,044.44 | $1,044.50 | $1,044.50 | |