| 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 | $239.31 | 13.499% | $271.6145 | $271.61 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.91 | 3.435% | $102.3076 | $102.31 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.75 | 9.170% | $261.7351 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.50 | 9.389% | $51.9598 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.73 | 4.202% | $240.4253 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.82 | 13.457% | $95.0997 | $95.10 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.82 | 7.248% | $192.8534 | $192.85 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.84 | $1,215.9954 | $1,216.00 | $1,216.00 | $1,216.00 | |