| 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 | $250.88 | 8.281% | $271.6554 | $271.66 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.73 | 5.545% | $168.587 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.70 | 7.698% | $30.9093 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.40 | 4.490% | $211.4878 | $211.49 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.57 | 11.207% | $88.4874 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.62 | 5.374% | $241.9598 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.67 | 7.555% | $256.7015 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.57 | $1,269.7882 | $1,269.80 | $1,269.80 | $1,269.90 | |