| 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 | $249.40 | 8.727% | $271.1651 | $271.17 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.91 | 11.575% | $240.9016 | $240.90 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.35 | 4.676% | $117.6035 | $117.60 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.31 | 11.788% | $226.1583 | $226.16 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.41 | 3.792% | $52.3215 | $52.32 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.72 | 4.145% | $138.2212 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.30 | 5.419% | $258.5928 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.40 | $1,304.9640 | $1,304.96 | $1,304.90 | $1,305.00 | |