| 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 | $242.86 | 11.817% | $271.5588 | $271.56 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.30 | 10.505% | $251.1779 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.95 | 11.124% | $48.839 | $48.84 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.48 | 9.610% | $123.2893 | $123.29 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.33 | 5.517% | $19.3413 | $19.34 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.48 | 7.360% | $262.4737 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.44 | 11.502% | $244.68 | $244.68 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.84 | $1,221.3600 | $1,221.36 | $1,221.40 | $1,221.40 | |