| 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 | $250.63 | 8.137% | $271.0238 | $271.02 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.40 | 5.211% | $165.6021 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.58 | 7.560% | $182.4002 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.74 | 12.145% | $148.8613 | $148.86 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.47 | 5.361% | $45.8004 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.54 | 6.720% | $26.1891 | $26.19 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.35 | 9.503% | $271.9507 | $271.95 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.71 | $1,111.8276 | $1,111.82 | $1,111.80 | $1,111.90 | |