| 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 | $250.29 | 8.374% | $271.2493 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.42 | 8.720% | $139.6182 | $139.62 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.60 | 9.240% | $33.4274 | $33.43 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.80 | 11.373% | $237.0017 | $237.00 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.75 | 13.108% | $7.6348 | $7.63 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.33 | 5.163% | $56.0834 | $56.08 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.96 | 10.429% | $237.3782 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.15 | $982.3930 | $982.39 | $982.45 | $982.30 | |