| 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 | $250.75 | 8.233% | $271.3942 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.57 | 3.612% | $150.828 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.43 | 7.192% | $158.0332 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.40 | 7.416% | $22.987 | $22.99 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.27 | 12.414% | $12.6691 | $12.67 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.43 | 4.610% | $207.5776 | $207.58 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.78 | 10.438% | $35.0972 | $35.10 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.63 | $858.5863 | $858.59 | $858.65 | $858.60 | |