| 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 | $250.87 | 8.406% | $271.9581 | $271.96 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.45 | 9.521% | $18.0162 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.76 | 5.661% | $245.9365 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.86 | 8.192% | $176.2015 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.89 | 9.242% | $248.9516 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.68 | 12.706% | $22.1805 | $22.18 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.47 | 13.290% | $203.3216 | $203.32 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.98 | $1,186.5660 | $1,186.57 | $1,186.55 | $1,186.60 | |