| 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 | $250.41 | 8.867% | $272.6139 | $272.61 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.92 | 13.520% | $87.3196 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.87 | 8.580% | $217.0188 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.46 | 6.512% | $196.472 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.25 | 7.170% | $172.8116 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.69 | 6.630% | $24.1943 | $24.19 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.47 | 9.675% | $253.8647 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.07 | $1,224.2949 | $1,224.28 | $1,224.20 | $1,224.30 | |