| 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 | $248.31 | 9.330% | $271.4773 | $271.48 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.61 | 6.379% | $194.2587 | $194.26 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.69 | 11.781% | $130.4372 | $130.44 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.95 | 11.103% | $123.2688 | $123.27 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.70 | 6.415% | $192.2919 | $192.29 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.71 | 4.397% | $106.1822 | $106.18 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.39 | 6.770% | $257.7321 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.36 | $1,275.6482 | $1,275.65 | $1,275.70 | $1,275.70 | |