| 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 | $249.57 | 8.694% | $271.2676 | $271.27 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.75 | 13.838% | $13.376 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.74 | 3.653% | $59.8492 | $59.85 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.67 | 12.334% | $6.3693 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.83 | 6.255% | $22.1329 | $22.13 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.44 | 11.806% | $269.9444 | $269.94 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.67 | 8.607% | $201.6506 | $201.65 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.67 | $844.5900 | $844.59 | $844.60 | $844.60 | |