| 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 | $243.79 | 11.260% | $271.2408 | $271.24 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.63 | 9.755% | $257.5182 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.73 | 9.431% | $60.9859 | $60.99 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.59 | 8.578% | $112.476 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.36 | 6.701% | $199.915 | $199.92 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.59 | 13.628% | $63.1658 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.43 | 7.781% | $261.2935 | $261.29 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.12 | $1,226.5952 | $1,226.61 | $1,226.60 | $1,226.60 | |