| 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 | $250.30 | 8.568% | $271.7457 | $271.75 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.26 | 12.850% | $10.4499 | $10.45 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.94 | 8.652% | $266.1322 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.72 | 6.588% | $181.967 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.47 | 13.492% | $69.7635 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.54 | 6.710% | $17.6498 | $17.65 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.31 | 3.659% | $242.8834 | $242.88 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.54 | $1,060.5915 | $1,060.59 | $1,060.60 | $1,060.50 | |