| 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 | $241.30 | 12.513% | $271.4939 | $271.49 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.56 | 9.726% | $81.8117 | $81.81 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.91 | 7.582% | $241.9627 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.43 | 13.277% | $283.6796 | $283.68 | $283.70 | $283.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.64 | 9.370% | $196.4723 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.74 | 5.148% | $206.8682 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.93 | 9.190% | $216.1198 | $216.12 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,365.51 | $1,498.4082 | $1,498.40 | $1,498.35 | $1,498.50 | |