| 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 | $247.43 | 9.642% | $271.2872 | $271.29 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.59 | 9.440% | $250.1689 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.85 | 4.590% | $163.0035 | $163.00 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.93 | 13.606% | $224.8604 | $224.86 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.99 | 10.179% | $271.0293 | $271.03 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.82 | 8.751% | $107.4677 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.55 | 10.680% | $72.5507 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.16 | $1,360.3677 | $1,360.37 | $1,360.35 | $1,360.50 | |