| 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 | $249.61 | 8.861% | $271.7279 | $271.73 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.40 | 6.213% | $170.3657 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.78 | 8.112% | $157.6057 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.51 | 7.356% | $160.508 | $160.51 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.77 | 6.440% | $135.9984 | $136.00 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.38 | 11.440% | $61.7155 | $61.72 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.56 | 10.510% | $275.7888 | $275.79 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.01 | $1,233.7100 | $1,233.73 | $1,233.70 | $1,233.70 | |