| 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 | $249.63 | 8.748% | $271.4676 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.47 | 7.789% | $64.1021 | $64.10 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.47 | 4.221% | $218.3117 | $218.31 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.81 | 3.870% | $33.041 | $33.04 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.37 | 7.488% | $246.5452 | $246.55 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.73 | 4.692% | $122.207 | $122.21 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.92 | 5.449% | $55.8036 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.40 | $1,011.4782 | $1,011.48 | $1,011.45 | $1,011.40 | |