| 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 | $250.68 | 8.249% | $271.3586 | $271.36 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.85 | 5.499% | $120.1106 | $120.11 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.49 | 7.428% | $60.6861 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.69 | 13.833% | $144.215 | $144.22 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.66 | 10.770% | $191.2555 | $191.26 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.51 | 9.458% | $38.8685 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.64 | 12.450% | $167.1457 | $167.15 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.52 | $993.6400 | $993.66 | $993.60 | $993.70 | |