| 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 | $250.59 | 8.177% | $271.0807 | $271.08 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.88 | 3.155% | $224.7541 | $224.75 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.96 | 6.460% | $25.5078 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.85 | 11.657% | $188.5328 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.76 | 9.295% | $182.2603 | $182.26 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.48 | 13.645% | $98.2802 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.38 | 11.283% | $258.5994 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.90 | $1,249.0153 | $1,249.01 | $1,249.05 | $1,249.10 | |