| 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 | $247.70 | 9.745% | $271.8384 | $271.84 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.27 | 7.479% | $192.6776 | $192.68 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.71 | 6.696% | $40.2351 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.95 | 4.578% | $51.1909 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.79 | 6.400% | $253.0086 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.39 | 3.291% | $112.99 | $112.99 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.39 | 13.471% | $15.1938 | $15.19 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.20 | $937.1344 | $937.14 | $937.20 | $937.10 | |