| 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 | $249.60 | 8.608% | $271.0856 | $271.09 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.60 | 6.635% | $14.5024 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.31 | 3.349% | $187.3821 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.49 | 11.123% | $13.8793 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.71 | 7.380% | $218.7438 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.95 | 11.850% | $78.2391 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.64 | 6.769% | $249.4551 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.30 | $1,033.2874 | $1,033.29 | $1,033.35 | $1,033.30 | |