| 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 | $250.44 | 8.267% | $271.1439 | $271.14 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.85 | 11.555% | $148.2008 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.79 | 9.782% | $160.0512 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.67 | 6.149% | $70.7695 | $70.77 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.99 | 8.756% | $217.5011 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.35 | 11.623% | $28.2964 | $28.30 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.49 | 10.694% | $82.456 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.58 | $978.4189 | $978.42 | $978.40 | $978.50 | |