| 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 | $250.46 | 8.325% | $271.3108 | $271.31 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.56 | 8.408% | $170.8076 | $170.81 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.61 | 11.287% | $135.3361 | $135.34 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.53 | 9.738% | $240.9078 | $240.91 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.89 | 3.568% | $158.3451 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.85 | 9.121% | $111.1397 | $111.14 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.34 | 12.137% | $130.4602 | $130.46 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.24 | $1,218.3073 | $1,218.32 | $1,218.30 | $1,218.20 | |