| 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 | $250.97 | 8.365% | $271.9636 | $271.96 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.97 | 9.823% | $188.8626 | $188.86 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.71 | 7.555% | $252.4423 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.64 | 11.237% | $203.1633 | $203.16 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.82 | 5.794% | $171.1959 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.48 | 4.394% | $14.0723 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.50 | 7.153% | $229.8432 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.09 | $1,331.5432 | $1,331.53 | $1,331.50 | $1,331.60 | |