| 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 | $242.91 | 11.855% | $271.707 | $271.71 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.65 | 8.852% | $186.8445 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.87 | 4.129% | $42.5575 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.56 | 6.707% | $260.9626 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.46 | 6.615% | $236.1096 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.96 | 9.112% | $22.8699 | $22.87 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.69 | 12.836% | $269.3282 | $269.33 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.10 | $1,290.3793 | $1,290.38 | $1,290.35 | $1,290.40 | |