| 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 | $250.76 | 8.365% | $271.7361 | $271.74 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.74 | 6.874% | $63.8465 | $63.85 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.82 | 8.154% | $106.8778 | $106.88 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.56 | 10.624% | $234.0361 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.54 | 12.237% | $125.1891 | $125.19 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.96 | 7.809% | $54.9395 | $54.94 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.71 | 7.796% | $198.032 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.09 | $1,054.6571 | $1,054.67 | $1,054.75 | $1,054.50 | |