| 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 | $247.58 | 9.526% | $271.1645 | $271.16 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.42 | 6.498% | $135.6998 | $135.70 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.95 | 7.512% | $30.0496 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.66 | 13.263% | $269.1808 | $269.18 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.88 | 13.867% | $169.5252 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.31 | 10.109% | $35.5762 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.79 | 5.463% | $51.4554 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.59 | $962.6515 | $962.66 | $962.70 | $962.70 | |