| 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 | $247.47 | 9.695% | $271.4622 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.28 | 6.845% | $225.7421 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.90 | 9.619% | $109.5094 | $109.51 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.87 | 5.494% | $87.4229 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.46 | 12.187% | $275.3742 | $275.37 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.36 | 3.134% | $156.1036 | $156.10 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.68 | 5.737% | $264.0041 | $264.00 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,288.02 | $1,389.6185 | $1,389.60 | $1,389.55 | $1,389.60 | |