| 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 | $250.40 | 8.378% | $271.3785 | $271.38 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.39 | 13.824% | $261.1009 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.87 | 6.107% | $9.4117 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.65 | 13.169% | $165.9623 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.64 | 12.389% | $127.7189 | $127.72 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.27 | 10.618% | $34.5902 | $34.59 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.49 | 9.648% | $172.6846 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.71 | $1,042.8471 | $1,042.84 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.90 | |