| 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 | $243.89 | 11.243% | $271.3106 | $271.31 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.47 | 8.759% | $199.5401 | $199.54 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.83 | 9.129% | $141.6822 | $141.68 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.33 | 8.569% | $20.9864 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.51 | 12.157% | $181.1448 | $181.14 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.40 | 12.750% | $15.1085 | $15.11 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.61 | 7.414% | $48.9915 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.04 | $878.7641 | $878.76 | $878.80 | $878.70 | |