| 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 | $250.77 | 8.289% | $271.5563 | $271.56 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.71 | 13.167% | $8.7252 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.44 | 9.202% | $229.8047 | $229.80 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.58 | 11.282% | $184.2607 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.58 | 5.604% | $132.6175 | $132.62 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.79 | 13.744% | $186.3013 | $186.30 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.62 | 12.719% | $185.558 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.49 | $1,198.8237 | $1,198.83 | $1,198.80 | $1,198.90 | |