| 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 | $242.99 | 11.667% | $271.3396 | $271.34 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.30 | 6.666% | $266.985 | $266.99 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.59 | 11.321% | $263.3744 | $263.37 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.68 | 8.801% | $14.884 | $14.88 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.71 | 13.331% | $147.0016 | $147.00 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.59 | 9.725% | $100.4971 | $100.50 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.34 | 12.354% | $217.2252 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.20 | $1,281.3069 | $1,281.31 | $1,281.35 | $1,281.30 | |