| 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 | $247.32 | 9.662% | $271.2161 | $271.22 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.47 | 12.870% | $78.4108 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.55 | 12.625% | $193.2082 | $193.21 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.67 | 3.352% | $77.1729 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.95 | 8.166% | $51.8656 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.42 | 4.577% | $167.7624 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.73 | 6.830% | $11.4629 | $11.46 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.11 | $851.0989 | $851.10 | $851.00 | $851.20 | |