| 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 | $243.86 | 11.355% | $271.5503 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.27 | 11.717% | $193.572 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.32 | 11.278% | $175.0625 | $175.06 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.37 | 4.361% | $106.8344 | $106.83 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.35 | 5.802% | $50.0972 | $50.10 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.71 | 5.727% | $206.9183 | $206.92 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.52 | 5.676% | $233.0367 | $233.04 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.40 | $1,237.0714 | $1,237.07 | $1,237.05 | $1,237.10 | |