| 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 | 8.608% | $271.8458 | $271.85 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.74 | 13.703% | $139.5591 | $139.56 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.26 | 3.424% | $71.6315 | $71.63 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.40 | 3.113% | $160.2376 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.80 | 5.758% | $94.9707 | $94.97 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.74 | 4.416% | $15.3909 | $15.39 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.95 | 4.269% | $239.7666 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.19 | $993.4022 | $993.41 | $993.40 | $993.40 | |