| 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 | $250.32 | 8.586% | $271.8125 | $271.81 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.85 | 10.384% | $104.6992 | $104.70 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.32 | 8.863% | $228.9607 | $228.96 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.64 | 12.776% | $131.5419 | $131.54 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.50 | 5.831% | $147.6342 | $147.63 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.53 | 10.418% | $157.3788 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.91 | 10.685% | $70.7388 | $70.74 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.07 | $1,112.7661 | $1,112.76 | $1,112.80 | $1,112.70 | |