| 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 | $210.50 | 8.251% | $227.8684 | $227.87 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.77 | 6.388% | $82.7379 | $82.74 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.76 | 12.380% | $278.4327 | $278.43 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.51 | 8.431% | $189.2229 | $189.22 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.69 | 8.387% | $164.4122 | $164.41 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.88 | 7.779% | $68.8492 | $68.85 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.99 | 9.212% | $262.0979 | $262.10 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.10 | $1,273.6212 | $1,273.62 | $1,273.60 | $1,273.50 | |