| 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 | $241.46 | 12.583% | $271.8429 | $271.84 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.73 | 5.574% | $139.0726 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.69 | 13.190% | $183.0169 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.68 | 9.597% | $18.2808 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.97 | 6.768% | $15.9832 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.55 | 3.710% | $222.5098 | $222.51 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.96 | 3.178% | $245.5224 | $245.52 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.04 | $1,096.2286 | $1,096.22 | $1,096.20 | $1,096.20 | |