| 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 | $141.30 | 11.373% | $157.37 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.58 | 10.534% | $59.2241 | $59.22 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.94 | 11.497% | $131.4996 | $131.50 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.84 | 11.700% | $271.2523 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.90 | 5.220% | $101.9582 | $101.96 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.85 | 8.785% | $269.6236 | $269.62 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.40 | 9.438% | $226.9744 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.81 | $1,217.9022 | $1,217.89 | $1,217.80 | $1,218.00 | |