| 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 | $239.65 | 13.228% | $271.3509 | $271.35 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.27 | 11.389% | $70.4758 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.70 | 9.587% | $234.1874 | $234.19 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.95 | 11.257% | $103.4134 | $103.41 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.39 | 12.674% | $154.8028 | $154.80 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.29 | 3.753% | $251.3831 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.25 | 3.678% | $103.9372 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.50 | $1,189.5506 | $1,189.55 | $1,189.60 | $1,189.60 | |