| 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 | $245.35 | 10.601% | $271.3596 | $271.36 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.76 | 7.874% | $86.0403 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.82 | 8.243% | $226.033 | $226.03 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.92 | 5.597% | $139.3036 | $139.30 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.69 | 6.724% | $145.881 | $145.88 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.50 | 4.712% | $87.4345 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.94 | 7.735% | $139.9909 | $139.99 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.98 | $1,096.0429 | $1,096.03 | $1,096.10 | $1,096.00 | |