| 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 | $250.79 | 8.340% | $271.7059 | $271.71 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.37 | 5.237% | $203.4968 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.97 | 7.775% | $176.7187 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.77 | 4.503% | $19.6152 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.48 | 12.114% | $45.3837 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.62 | 10.502% | $96.8219 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.40 | 10.372% | $259.8157 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.40 | $1,073.5579 | $1,073.57 | $1,073.50 | $1,073.50 | |