| 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 | $247.42 | 9.723% | $271.4766 | $271.48 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.25 | 12.872% | $174.1051 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.91 | 6.644% | $9.502 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.60 | 11.731% | $38.6589 | $38.66 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.91 | 12.775% | $16.8148 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.99 | 8.866% | $218.8098 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.91 | 4.590% | $80.4402 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.99 | $809.8074 | $809.81 | $809.80 | $809.80 | |