| 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 | $247.38 | 9.750% | $271.4996 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.43 | 11.121% | $230.4983 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.47 | 5.174% | $46.7709 | $46.77 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.91 | 10.577% | $13.1697 | $13.17 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.47 | 5.343% | $9.976 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.38 | 7.663% | $124.2216 | $124.22 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.34 | 6.518% | $200.616 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.38 | $896.7521 | $896.76 | $896.70 | $896.80 | |