| 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 | $250.34 | 8.300% | $271.1182 | $271.12 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.76 | 7.248% | $137.02 | $137.02 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.79 | 4.235% | $55.0257 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.51 | 8.208% | $128.2373 | $128.24 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.40 | 12.416% | $206.1709 | $206.17 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.99 | 4.622% | $242.7126 | $242.71 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.79 | 8.140% | $49.5173 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.58 | $1,089.8020 | $1,089.81 | $1,089.75 | $1,089.70 | |