| 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 | $250.83 | 8.113% | $271.1798 | $271.18 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.63 | 6.805% | $82.9127 | $82.91 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.92 | 4.621% | $108.7221 | $108.72 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.91 | 12.158% | $155.7987 | $155.80 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.44 | 11.407% | $18.3153 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.51 | 11.729% | $220.6759 | $220.68 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.47 | 13.103% | $230.1307 | $230.13 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.71 | $1,087.7352 | $1,087.74 | $1,087.75 | $1,087.70 | |