| 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 | $247.95 | 9.486% | $271.4705 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.59 | 11.548% | $262.7959 | $262.80 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.67 | 13.503% | $191.4455 | $191.45 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.91 | 6.205% | $216.5626 | $216.56 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.35 | 6.271% | $256.4851 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.90 | 12.633% | $24.6666 | $24.67 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.28 | 12.424% | $125.1054 | $125.11 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.65 | $1,348.5316 | $1,348.55 | $1,348.50 | $1,348.60 | |