| 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 | $247.50 | 9.586% | $271.2254 | $271.23 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.39 | 13.513% | $263.7929 | $263.79 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.88 | 3.123% | $228.8093 | $228.81 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.35 | 8.688% | $123.1978 | $123.20 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.34 | 3.246% | $70.5583 | $70.56 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.80 | 6.651% | $116.0363 | $116.04 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.93 | 8.201% | $177.3739 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.19 | $1,250.9939 | $1,251.00 | $1,251.00 | $1,251.00 | |