| 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 | $247.65 | 9.249% | $270.5551 | $270.56 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.94 | 12.483% | $245.1455 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.38 | 12.725% | $270.9684 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.69 | 13.337% | $221.7892 | $221.79 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.25 | 13.139% | $235.612 | $235.61 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.43 | 10.766% | $42.5674 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.38 | 6.677% | $227.6274 | $227.63 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,361.72 | $1,514.2650 | $1,514.28 | $1,514.25 | $1,514.30 | |