| 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 | $250.49 | 8.336% | $271.3708 | $271.37 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.47 | 6.718% | $236.3484 | $236.35 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.41 | 8.168% | $149.7153 | $149.72 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.40 | 4.745% | $175.3431 | $175.34 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.74 | 3.755% | $204.1276 | $204.13 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.72 | 8.128% | $31.0544 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.97 | 9.803% | $30.7119 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.20 | $1,098.6715 | $1,098.67 | $1,098.65 | $1,098.60 | |