| 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 | $250.64 | 8.303% | $271.4506 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.49 | 11.594% | $75.3148 | $75.31 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.62 | 7.723% | $259.2031 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.94 | 13.703% | $231.8859 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.27 | 9.666% | $238.2713 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.83 | 11.179% | $168.8031 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.87 | 10.107% | $254.204 | $254.20 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,362.66 | $1,499.1328 | $1,499.12 | $1,499.10 | $1,499.20 | |