| 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 | $242.70 | 11.725% | $271.1566 | $271.16 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.42 | 6.345% | $135.5048 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.98 | 5.413% | $84.3093 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.25 | 5.302% | $159.2693 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.54 | 9.433% | $111.1183 | $111.12 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.90 | 9.521% | $183.8858 | $183.89 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.86 | 6.174% | $106.0254 | $106.03 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.65 | $1,051.2695 | $1,051.28 | $1,051.25 | $1,051.30 | |