| 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 | $241.55 | 12.565% | $271.9008 | $271.90 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.34 | 13.464% | $97.9648 | $97.96 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.34 | 8.234% | $195.1892 | $195.19 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.68 | 6.814% | $186.5827 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.58 | 4.680% | $120.9891 | $120.99 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.58 | 6.352% | $102.7148 | $102.71 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.94 | 10.501% | $222.0407 | $222.04 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.01 | $1,197.3821 | $1,197.37 | $1,197.40 | $1,197.40 | |