| 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 | $250.25 | 8.320% | $271.0708 | $271.07 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.28 | 11.874% | $45.0628 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.83 | 9.560% | $164.1537 | $164.15 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.83 | 3.576% | $69.2198 | $69.22 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.35 | 8.521% | $200.0585 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.76 | 5.361% | $254.7208 | $254.72 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.48 | 10.722% | $227.5116 | $227.51 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.78 | $1,231.7980 | $1,231.79 | $1,231.70 | $1,231.90 | |