| 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 | $244.98 | 10.735% | $271.2786 | $271.28 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.62 | 9.337% | $217.1651 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.90 | 9.819% | $24.0504 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.36 | 13.257% | $9.4683 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.26 | 13.834% | $224.5489 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.71 | 12.756% | $60.5612 | $60.56 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.93 | 11.848% | $70.3859 | $70.39 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.76 | $877.4584 | $877.47 | $877.45 | $877.60 | |