| 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 | $249.74 | 8.774% | $271.6522 | $271.65 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.63 | 12.278% | $157.8966 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.89 | 6.399% | $8.3949 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.63 | 10.660% | $87.012 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.37 | 8.367% | $114.1863 | $114.19 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.37 | 12.513% | $148.9335 | $148.93 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.48 | 9.595% | $181.3578 | $181.36 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.11 | $969.4333 | $969.43 | $969.45 | $969.50 | |