| 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 | $247.61 | 9.775% | $271.8139 | $271.81 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.25 | 8.834% | $77.5442 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.36 | 9.529% | $190.9748 | $190.97 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.28 | 11.479% | $212.1222 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.94 | 13.164% | $151.5719 | $151.57 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.35 | 13.698% | $218.6981 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.32 | 6.576% | $263.5838 | $263.58 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.11 | $1,386.3089 | $1,386.29 | $1,386.25 | $1,386.30 | |