| 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 | $245.83 | 10.333% | $271.2316 | $271.23 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.79 | 12.380% | $129.001 | $129.00 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.42 | 12.469% | $63.455 | $63.46 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.64 | 9.771% | $254.2735 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.45 | 11.741% | $21.7336 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.90 | 9.212% | $19.5489 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.31 | 11.544% | $101.8508 | $101.85 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.34 | $861.0944 | $861.09 | $861.10 | $861.10 | |