| 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 | $250.85 | 8.412% | $271.9515 | $271.95 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.50 | 5.474% | $193.5448 | $193.54 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.37 | 6.640% | $110.2338 | $110.23 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.59 | 7.471% | $168.2888 | $168.29 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.47 | 9.847% | $133.4312 | $133.43 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.58 | 12.288% | $278.0026 | $278.00 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.72 | 13.836% | $79.3665 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.08 | $1,234.8192 | $1,234.81 | $1,234.85 | $1,234.80 | |