| 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 | $247.37 | 9.835% | $271.6988 | $271.70 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.40 | 8.631% | $142.7411 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.59 | 12.250% | $219.5498 | $219.55 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.56 | 11.503% | $166.7639 | $166.76 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.82 | 4.713% | $17.6127 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.88 | 4.621% | $157.8522 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.60 | 10.134% | $237.4489 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.22 | $1,213.6674 | $1,213.66 | $1,213.65 | $1,213.60 | |