| 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 | $247.35 | 9.686% | $271.3083 | $271.31 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.78 | 9.484% | $161.7955 | $161.80 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.40 | 12.130% | $241.528 | $241.53 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.73 | 9.242% | $242.2223 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.51 | 7.505% | $82.2521 | $82.25 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.92 | 3.418% | $73.344 | $73.34 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.63 | 13.294% | $191.0477 | $191.05 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.32 | $1,263.4979 | $1,263.50 | $1,263.50 | $1,263.40 | |