| 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 | $250.69 | 8.283% | $271.4547 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.93 | 12.638% | $153.1088 | $153.11 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.96 | 3.732% | $43.5259 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.48 | 12.776% | $35.5019 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.42 | 3.388% | $118.2965 | $118.30 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.30 | 9.508% | $21.135 | $21.14 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.63 | 3.852% | $230.1672 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.41 | $873.1900 | $873.20 | $873.20 | $873.20 | |