| 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 | $250.55 | 8.429% | $271.6689 | $271.67 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.27 | 7.851% | $247.27 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.57 | 5.684% | $78.8086 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.91 | 6.376% | $149.8944 | $149.89 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.88 | 8.160% | $27.9918 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.77 | 8.727% | $125.8732 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.31 | 6.650% | $193.3671 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.26 | $1,094.8740 | $1,094.87 | $1,094.80 | $1,095.00 | |