| 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 | $241.71 | 12.223% | $271.2542 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.79 | 7.325% | $92.0741 | $92.07 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.65 | 9.613% | $42.3654 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.97 | 12.855% | $30.437 | $30.44 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.38 | 13.770% | $223.4215 | $223.42 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.43 | 12.467% | $269.2797 | $269.28 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.71 | 12.189% | $212.8338 | $212.83 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.64 | $1,141.6657 | $1,141.66 | $1,141.65 | $1,141.70 | |