| 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 | $249.53 | 8.750% | $271.3639 | $271.36 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.77 | 9.357% | $21.6199 | $21.62 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.34 | 6.801% | $145.6125 | $145.61 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.46 | 4.324% | $121.4957 | $121.50 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.79 | 12.458% | $148.2084 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.95 | 4.457% | $21.8837 | $21.88 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.57 | 11.467% | $56.3689 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.41 | $786.5530 | $786.55 | $786.50 | $786.60 | |