| 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 | $250.51 | 10.707% | $277.3321 | $277.33 | $277.35 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.60 | 13.695% | $160.9921 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.42 | 3.609% | $182.787 | $182.79 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.42 | 9.726% | $172.7307 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.71 | 11.417% | $270.4202 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.94 | 6.470% | $7.389 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.47 | 11.509% | $171.1329 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.07 | $1,242.7840 | $1,242.78 | $1,242.85 | $1,242.70 | |