| 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 | $250.83 | 8.263% | $271.5561 | $271.56 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.83 | 12.336% | $162.6962 | $162.70 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.95 | 8.140% | $166.4815 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.45 | 10.777% | $219.837 | $219.84 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.25 | 6.229% | $114.9929 | $114.99 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.35 | 6.692% | $15.3103 | $15.31 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.71 | 7.816% | $233.6481 | $233.65 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.37 | $1,184.5221 | $1,184.53 | $1,184.55 | $1,184.50 | |