| 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 | $243.89 | 11.267% | $271.3691 | $271.37 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.33 | 10.112% | $8.0712 | $8.07 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.72 | 7.779% | $242.201 | $242.20 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.76 | 10.283% | $188.3193 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.96 | 11.682% | $141.7915 | $141.79 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.72 | 9.544% | $47.8926 | $47.89 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.69 | 6.687% | $255.7181 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.07 | $1,155.3628 | $1,155.36 | $1,155.30 | $1,155.40 | |