| 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 | $249.66 | 8.695% | $271.3679 | $271.37 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.25 | 10.703% | $103.2305 | $103.23 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.44 | 4.543% | $213.7277 | $213.73 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.26 | 9.633% | $168.0235 | $168.02 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.38 | 3.334% | $130.5935 | $130.59 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.84 | 9.264% | $113.4597 | $113.46 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.27 | 6.112% | $217.8161 | $217.82 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.10 | $1,218.2189 | $1,218.22 | $1,218.20 | $1,218.20 | |