| 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 | $250.31 | 8.365% | $271.2484 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.71 | 12.704% | $149.5695 | $149.57 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.52 | 5.226% | $35.2718 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.78 | 11.770% | $23.2258 | $23.23 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.49 | 5.198% | $106.7655 | $106.77 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.63 | 9.159% | $231.0132 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.75 | 5.622% | $28.2539 | $28.25 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.19 | $845.3481 | $845.35 | $845.30 | $845.40 | |