| 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 | $247.89 | 9.498% | $271.4346 | $271.43 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.87 | 3.422% | $184.9909 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.30 | 7.768% | $253.5781 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.51 | 5.253% | $116.3151 | $116.32 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.43 | 7.195% | $132.3108 | $132.31 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.91 | 8.559% | $233.3041 | $233.30 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.65 | 8.833% | $200.9601 | $200.96 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,295.56 | $1,392.8937 | $1,392.89 | $1,392.90 | $1,392.90 | |