| 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 | $250.29 | 8.476% | $271.5046 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.32 | 12.858% | $218.1771 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.91 | 12.803% | $102.5492 | $102.55 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.26 | 6.118% | $101.088 | $101.09 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.79 | 13.347% | $173.1829 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.85 | 4.805% | $216.7891 | $216.79 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.76 | 10.161% | $203.5335 | $203.53 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.18 | $1,286.8244 | $1,286.82 | $1,286.90 | $1,286.80 | |