| 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 | $250.73 | 8.201% | $271.2924 | $271.29 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.99 | 7.606% | $218.4294 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.96 | 13.426% | $189.376 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.75 | 12.510% | $63.8494 | $63.85 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.60 | 5.779% | $39.7729 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.80 | 11.811% | $89.2252 | $89.23 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.60 | 7.481% | $212.3825 | $212.38 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.43 | $1,084.3278 | $1,084.33 | $1,084.40 | $1,084.30 | |