| 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 | $248.74 | 9.130% | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.36 | 6.605% | $237.0469 | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.85 | 13.300% | $198.1051 | $198.11 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.70 | 10.431% | $23.9635 | $23.96 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.67 | 4.156% | $177.763 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.31 | 7.131% | $84.9656 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.98 | 6.722% | $88.5579 | $88.56 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.61 | $1,081.8520 | $1,081.86 | $1,081.80 | $1,082.00 | |