| 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 | $238.95 | 13.702% | $271.6909 | $271.69 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.55 | 7.543% | $55.4384 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.34 | 12.360% | $179.0344 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.92 | 7.467% | $166.4879 | $166.49 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.95 | 8.819% | $109.8528 | $109.85 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.98 | 3.554% | $183.2699 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.50 | 13.315% | $245.327 | $245.33 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.19 | $1,211.1013 | $1,211.10 | $1,211.15 | $1,211.10 | |