| 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 | $250.47 | 8.436% | $271.5996 | $271.60 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.57 | 7.259% | $215.1294 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.78 | 13.773% | $157.8942 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.35 | 4.725% | $77.863 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.50 | 8.650% | $12.4948 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.83 | 7.261% | $49.1577 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.96 | 13.335% | $18.0883 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.46 | $802.2270 | $802.22 | $802.25 | $802.30 | |