| 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 | $250.90 | 8.204% | $271.4838 | $271.48 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.50 | 3.458% | $84.3183 | $84.32 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.90 | 8.432% | $10.7348 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.46 | 11.400% | $203.2604 | $203.26 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.45 | 10.259% | $98.6267 | $98.63 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.86 | 7.422% | $187.8381 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.77 | 9.692% | $182.9333 | $182.93 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.84 | $1,039.1954 | $1,039.19 | $1,039.25 | $1,039.10 | |