| 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 | $248.37 | 9.238% | $271.3144 | $271.31 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.43 | 3.405% | $12.8532 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.41 | 9.695% | $262.6208 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.86 | 5.697% | $31.5611 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.84 | 13.251% | $244.441 | $244.44 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.75 | 6.445% | $122.1456 | $122.15 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.64 | 3.640% | $241.1081 | $241.11 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.30 | $1,186.0442 | $1,186.04 | $1,186.00 | $1,186.00 | |