| 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 | $247.89 | 9.304% | $270.9537 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.35 | 7.853% | $221.4761 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.91 | 10.826% | $188.3045 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.76 | 5.717% | $129.7782 | $129.78 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.45 | 9.440% | $124.1597 | $124.16 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.83 | 8.294% | $143.8469 | $143.85 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.61 | 5.469% | $59.706 | $59.71 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.80 | $1,138.2251 | $1,138.23 | $1,138.25 | $1,138.30 | |