| 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 | $239.95 | 13.170% | $271.5514 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.56 | 13.662% | $260.9225 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.89 | 9.107% | $237.7332 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.99 | 11.581% | $207.5295 | $207.53 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.47 | 12.449% | $247.9163 | $247.92 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.69 | 5.522% | $210.7169 | $210.72 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.89 | 12.428% | $230.3537 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,498.44 | $1,666.7235 | $1,666.72 | $1,666.70 | $1,666.70 | |