| 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 | $250.42 | 8.363% | $271.3626 | $271.36 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.69 | 8.124% | $54.8081 | $54.81 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.37 | 3.442% | $124.5131 | $124.51 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.74 | 9.485% | $23.802 | $23.80 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.65 | 3.873% | $108.7031 | $108.70 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.82 | 12.809% | $14.4621 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.88 | 12.815% | $163.4464 | $163.45 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.57 | $761.0974 | $761.09 | $761.05 | $761.10 | |