| 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 | $250.91 | 8.259% | $271.6327 | $271.63 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.71 | 5.587% | $179.1917 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.30 | 5.161% | $261.1148 | $261.11 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.54 | 4.559% | $113.4883 | $113.49 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.97 | 3.750% | $103.7189 | $103.72 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.69 | 11.521% | $43.1475 | $43.15 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.97 | 13.413% | $217.7189 | $217.72 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.09 | $1,190.0128 | $1,190.01 | $1,190.00 | $1,189.90 | |