| 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 | $249.95 | 8.507% | $271.2132 | $271.21 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.94 | 6.230% | $212.3963 | $212.40 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.77 | 7.607% | $161.163 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.47 | 4.841% | $53.9617 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.88 | 9.824% | $271.1335 | $271.13 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.81 | 10.320% | $160.8576 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.35 | 8.325% | $215.9459 | $215.95 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.17 | $1,346.6712 | $1,346.67 | $1,346.65 | $1,346.70 | |