| 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 | $250.95 | 8.323% | $271.8366 | $271.84 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.63 | 3.632% | $174.7546 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.89 | 6.369% | $138.1627 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.40 | 12.153% | $228.1192 | $228.12 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.41 | 8.257% | $80.554 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.30 | 5.861% | $178.1641 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.42 | 9.338% | $42.0077 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.00 | $1,113.5989 | $1,113.59 | $1,113.55 | $1,113.70 | |