| 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 | $246.57 | 10.125% | $271.5352 | $271.54 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.30 | 4.418% | $250.9165 | $250.92 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.57 | 6.639% | $84.8527 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.66 | 9.588% | $73.0514 | $73.05 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.91 | 5.640% | $108.7141 | $108.71 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.93 | 3.211% | $209.4461 | $209.45 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.55 | 8.397% | $99.2375 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.49 | $1,097.7535 | $1,097.76 | $1,097.75 | $1,097.70 | |