| 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 | $246.75 | 9.848% | $271.0499 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.36 | 9.558% | $55.1734 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.33 | 12.627% | $45.4225 | $45.42 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.66 | 6.736% | $20.9843 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.28 | 11.684% | $18.1822 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.74 | 6.156% | $186.5586 | $186.56 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.38 | 10.417% | $267.6287 | $267.63 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.50 | $864.9996 | $864.99 | $865.00 | $865.00 | |