| 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 | $249.98 | 8.436% | $271.0683 | $271.07 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.86 | 9.788% | $99.7534 | $99.75 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.75 | 3.593% | $192.424 | $192.42 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.97 | 13.693% | $271.6922 | $271.69 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.84 | 4.856% | $177.0389 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.71 | 13.450% | $30.3025 | $30.30 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.37 | 3.864% | $83.4755 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.48 | $1,125.7548 | $1,125.75 | $1,125.75 | $1,125.80 | |