| 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 | $238.54 | 13.681% | $271.1747 | $271.17 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.72 | 3.835% | $48.5117 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.83 | 5.700% | $10.3903 | $10.39 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.47 | 5.837% | $161.3697 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.36 | 7.383% | $210.8573 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.26 | 12.765% | $32.995 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.63 | 10.823% | $228.9936 | $228.99 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.81 | $964.2923 | $964.29 | $964.25 | $964.40 | |