| 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 | $249.88 | 8.657% | $271.5121 | $271.51 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.37 | 9.343% | $17.8994 | $17.90 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.91 | 7.133% | $83.4673 | $83.47 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.74 | 7.626% | $97.6598 | $97.66 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.71 | 12.150% | $20.9833 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.99 | 5.740% | $63.4334 | $63.43 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.29 | 9.422% | $23.2959 | $23.30 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.89 | $578.2512 | $578.25 | $578.25 | $578.30 | |