| 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 | $248.44 | 9.398% | $271.7884 | $271.79 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.86 | 12.335% | $67.2437 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.34 | 12.126% | $31.7765 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.57 | 4.197% | $230.8693 | $230.87 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.91 | 12.328% | $176.2539 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.59 | 10.338% | $251.1183 | $251.12 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.29 | 13.728% | $189.1183 | $189.12 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.00 | $1,218.1684 | $1,218.17 | $1,218.15 | $1,218.20 | |