| 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 | $250.55 | 8.153% | $270.9773 | $270.98 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.79 | 6.567% | $202.2535 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.41 | 5.840% | $176.1283 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.53 | 6.865% | $164.0698 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.89 | 10.730% | $110.6082 | $110.61 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.75 | 5.753% | $182.6883 | $182.69 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.75 | 5.627% | $171.9079 | $171.91 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.67 | $1,278.6333 | $1,278.64 | $1,278.65 | $1,278.70 | |