| 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 | $248.47 | 9.200% | $271.3292 | $271.33 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.59 | 5.756% | $183.5818 | $183.58 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.81 | 6.367% | $115.7379 | $115.74 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.38 | 4.862% | $143.0108 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.98 | 11.832% | $256.0729 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.50 | 7.460% | $57.4911 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.97 | 11.393% | $238.3476 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.70 | $1,265.5713 | $1,265.57 | $1,265.60 | $1,265.50 | |