| 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 | $249.99 | 8.859% | $272.1366 | $272.14 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.42 | 5.678% | $173.7558 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.41 | 6.355% | $261.0058 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.50 | 9.526% | $160.4556 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.32 | 6.550% | $144.1835 | $144.18 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.25 | 7.660% | $91.7802 | $91.78 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.41 | 13.690% | $276.7328 | $276.73 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,270.30 | $1,380.0503 | $1,380.06 | $1,380.10 | $1,380.10 | |