| 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 | $238.78 | 13.643% | $271.3568 | $271.36 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.36 | 5.469% | $85.8096 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.83 | 9.428% | $53.4337 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.74 | 13.393% | $217.4197 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.37 | 10.746% | $39.1709 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.75 | 4.494% | $181.5583 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.80 | 5.246% | $205.0192 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.63 | $1,053.7682 | $1,053.77 | $1,053.70 | $1,053.80 | |