| 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 | $250.72 | 8.276% | $271.4696 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.85 | 8.729% | $33.5429 | $33.54 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.97 | 5.465% | $88.559 | $88.56 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.80 | 6.794% | $127.9392 | $127.94 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.27 | 11.830% | $14.8398 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.87 | 12.163% | $200.626 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.70 | 13.115% | $194.2185 | $194.22 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.18 | $931.1950 | $931.20 | $931.20 | $931.10 | |