| 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 | $243.95 | 11.199% | $271.27 | $271.27 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.91 | 8.585% | $18.3617 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.75 | 11.188% | $166.504 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.88 | 3.609% | $217.4546 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.56 | 12.147% | $74.645 | $74.65 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.84 | 11.869% | $206.7787 | $206.78 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.28 | 13.319% | $86.4397 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.17 | $1,041.4537 | $1,041.45 | $1,041.45 | $1,041.50 | |