| 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 | $242.68 | 11.780% | $271.2677 | $271.27 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.99 | 8.672% | $144.5229 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.56 | 10.365% | $205.8969 | $205.90 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.88 | 6.824% | $237.0211 | $237.02 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.87 | 13.370% | $79.2116 | $79.21 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.96 | 4.208% | $127.0921 | $127.09 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.52 | 10.454% | $140.8509 | $140.85 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.46 | $1,205.8632 | $1,205.86 | $1,205.80 | $1,205.90 | |