| 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 | 8.460% | $271.9635 | $271.96 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.95 | 10.569% | $225.5055 | $225.51 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.48 | 13.402% | $268.173 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.62 | 5.254% | $217.4758 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.30 | 3.773% | $16.915 | $16.92 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.52 | 12.140% | $212.5277 | $212.53 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.48 | 3.491% | $14.9855 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.10 | $1,227.5460 | $1,227.56 | $1,227.55 | $1,227.60 | |