| 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 | $249.47 | 8.789% | $271.3959 | $271.40 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.74 | 7.843% | $186.288 | $186.29 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.91 | 12.181% | $109.8364 | $109.84 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.58 | 12.326% | $72.5401 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.28 | 4.738% | $202.4376 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.53 | 10.600% | $271.5562 | $271.56 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.67 | 4.405% | $103.0164 | $103.02 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.18 | $1,217.0706 | $1,217.09 | $1,217.10 | $1,217.00 | |