| 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 | $239.27 | 13.400% | $271.3322 | $271.33 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.36 | 11.412% | $10.4282 | $10.43 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.41 | 5.644% | $234.9628 | $234.96 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.64 | 8.675% | $160.4478 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.99 | 3.738% | $247.9234 | $247.92 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.65 | 6.613% | $127.5625 | $127.56 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.54 | 9.685% | $157.4418 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.86 | $1,210.0987 | $1,210.09 | $1,210.10 | $1,210.00 | |