| 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 | $247.91 | 9.486% | $271.4267 | $271.43 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.41 | 13.545% | $159.4285 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.93 | 7.119% | $6.3522 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.84 | 7.509% | $160.0164 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.84 | 8.458% | $186.3742 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.58 | 8.711% | $227.8365 | $227.84 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.45 | 8.632% | $203.6307 | $203.63 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.96 | $1,215.0652 | $1,215.07 | $1,215.10 | $1,215.00 | |