| 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 | $250.78 | 8.398% | $271.8405 | $271.84 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.74 | 12.507% | $126.8404 | $126.84 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.47 | 7.404% | $139.056 | $139.06 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.83 | 3.250% | $178.447 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.39 | 10.473% | $240.1573 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.51 | 5.698% | $180.2257 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.69 | 10.609% | $121.327 | $121.33 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.41 | $1,257.8939 | $1,257.91 | $1,257.95 | $1,257.80 | |