| 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 | $248.64 | 9.354% | $271.8978 | $271.90 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.72 | 7.366% | $161.822 | $161.82 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.66 | 11.837% | $87.971 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.89 | 6.498% | $110.6408 | $110.64 | $110.65 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.36 | 6.597% | $255.1506 | $255.15 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.93 | 8.367% | $153.8053 | $153.81 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.64 | 5.546% | $144.2181 | $144.22 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.84 | $1,185.5056 | $1,185.51 | $1,185.45 | $1,185.50 | |