| 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 | $248.35 | 9.261% | $271.3497 | $271.35 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.55 | 5.207% | $8.9952 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.36 | 13.626% | $99.2637 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.66 | 12.760% | $247.6886 | $247.69 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.52 | 5.375% | $19.5155 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.65 | 7.719% | $212.9066 | $212.91 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.84 | 12.733% | $281.6521 | $281.65 | $281.65 | $281.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.93 | $1,141.3714 | $1,141.38 | $1,141.35 | $1,141.40 | |