| 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 | $250.46 | 8.299% | $271.2457 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.78 | 9.701% | $252.071 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.31 | 11.170% | $119.2965 | $119.30 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.91 | 10.170% | $183.8847 | $183.88 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.91 | 10.574% | $184.5591 | $184.56 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.49 | 9.482% | $61.8464 | $61.85 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.58 | 8.444% | $260.8946 | $260.89 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.44 | $1,333.7980 | $1,333.80 | $1,333.80 | $1,333.80 | |