| 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 | $249.84 | 8.527% | $271.1439 | $271.14 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.66 | 10.335% | $81.2728 | $81.27 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.97 | 13.385% | $113.351 | $113.35 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.44 | 7.361% | $47.7112 | $47.71 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.33 | 8.705% | $228.6392 | $228.64 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.70 | 6.495% | $57.1878 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.54 | 11.188% | $55.0825 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.48 | $854.3884 | $854.38 | $854.40 | $854.40 | |