| 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 | $247.27 | 9.788% | $271.4728 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.98 | 6.298% | $181.7483 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.63 | 4.685% | $255.0441 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.49 | 8.243% | $38.4154 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.67 | 7.426% | $76.9922 | $76.99 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.86 | 3.355% | $45.3315 | $45.33 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.27 | 5.247% | $180.2565 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.17 | $1,049.2608 | $1,049.26 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.20 | |