| 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 | 9.517% | $271.5474 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.33 | 7.370% | $146.3775 | $146.38 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.83 | 6.657% | $70.2123 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.79 | 6.870% | $241.3018 | $241.30 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.31 | 11.357% | $208.5828 | $208.58 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.75 | 11.807% | $76.8673 | $76.87 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.56 | 8.295% | $16.8507 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.52 | $1,031.7398 | $1,031.74 | $1,031.75 | $1,031.80 | |