| 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 | $247.35 | 9.617% | $271.1376 | $271.14 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.78 | 5.353% | $173.6007 | $173.60 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.49 | 8.458% | $146.9497 | $146.95 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.76 | 6.545% | $91.373 | $91.37 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.74 | 5.565% | $75.7323 | $75.73 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.94 | 4.287% | $228.326 | $228.33 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.53 | 5.250% | $157.3803 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.59 | $1,144.4996 | $1,144.50 | $1,144.55 | $1,144.40 | |