| 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 | $246.98 | 9.729% | $271.0087 | $271.01 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.79 | 5.172% | $156.4854 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.83 | 12.621% | $103.4199 | $103.42 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.89 | 3.589% | $97.2597 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.67 | 10.744% | $224.4449 | $224.44 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.81 | 9.789% | $252.3061 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.64 | 9.216% | $137.219 | $137.22 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.61 | $1,242.1437 | $1,242.15 | $1,242.10 | $1,242.10 | |