| 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 | $247.31 | 9.625% | $271.1136 | $271.11 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.54 | 6.502% | $135.8327 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.75 | 13.442% | $259.4986 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.25 | 7.591% | $135.8336 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.70 | 10.122% | $51.427 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.48 | 8.365% | $181.4897 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.89 | 3.605% | $98.3108 | $98.31 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.92 | $1,133.5060 | $1,133.50 | $1,133.55 | $1,133.40 | |