| 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 | $248.76 | 9.238% | $271.7404 | $271.74 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.48 | 7.410% | $72.4803 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.77 | 6.706% | $165.1489 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.34 | 11.390% | $19.315 | $19.32 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.72 | 8.351% | $14.8658 | $14.87 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.73 | 4.654% | $107.5111 | $107.51 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.99 | 5.635% | $194.3578 | $194.36 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.79 | $845.4193 | $845.43 | $845.40 | $845.40 | |