| 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 | $250.27 | 8.315% | $271.08 | $271.08 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.88 | 9.737% | $143.6238 | $143.62 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.27 | 12.818% | $231.5815 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.42 | 8.770% | $155.9979 | $156.00 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.53 | 9.479% | $253.4767 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.68 | 7.159% | $238.6217 | $238.62 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.50 | 11.351% | $55.1187 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.55 | $1,349.5003 | $1,349.50 | $1,349.50 | $1,349.50 | |