| 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 | $250.48 | 8.298% | $271.2648 | $271.26 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.96 | 11.189% | $208.9908 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.77 | 9.481% | $72.0057 | $72.01 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.84 | 8.493% | $235.2562 | $235.26 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.41 | 10.175% | $134.8652 | $134.87 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.73 | 7.359% | $181.1468 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.75 | 10.224% | $169.4694 | $169.47 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.94 | $1,272.9989 | $1,273.01 | $1,272.95 | $1,273.10 | |