| 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 | 11.331% | $271.5252 | $271.53 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.93 | 4.361% | $82.3721 | $82.37 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.64 | 8.110% | $257.9937 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.69 | 13.644% | $182.6145 | $182.61 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.49 | 12.825% | $120.1473 | $120.15 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.96 | 9.449% | $218.8542 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.75 | 13.379% | $263.8896 | $263.89 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.35 | $1,397.3966 | $1,397.39 | $1,397.40 | $1,397.40 | |