| 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 | $241.28 | 12.333% | $271.0371 | $271.04 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.97 | 10.750% | $239.1868 | $239.19 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.35 | 11.324% | $251.9819 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.31 | 11.728% | $74.0868 | $74.09 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.99 | 10.700% | $40.9479 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.35 | 7.272% | $143.0472 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.98 | 10.866% | $242.7744 | $242.77 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.23 | $1,263.0621 | $1,263.07 | $1,263.10 | $1,263.00 | |