| 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 | $247.80 | 9.585% | $271.5516 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.62 | 3.765% | $56.6764 | $56.68 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.58 | 13.860% | $129.3222 | $129.32 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.79 | 5.425% | $117.8546 | $117.85 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.66 | 5.443% | $235.8338 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.25 | 9.207% | $218.687 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.42 | 3.452% | $98.7139 | $98.71 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.12 | $1,128.6395 | $1,128.63 | $1,128.65 | $1,128.70 | |