| 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 | $243.86 | 11.239% | $271.2674 | $271.27 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.98 | 11.186% | $209.0074 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.36 | 5.146% | $88.7012 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.83 | 6.777% | $118.3409 | $118.34 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.36 | 11.218% | $15.9709 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.63 | 3.665% | $142.6741 | $142.67 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.35 | 13.330% | $125.0597 | $125.06 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.37 | $971.0216 | $971.02 | $970.95 | $971.10 | |