| 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 | $250.68 | 8.625% | $272.3012 | $272.30 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.54 | 3.867% | $116.8919 | $116.89 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.41 | 3.166% | $185.0901 | $185.09 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.46 | 11.632% | $13.9093 | $13.91 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.56 | 9.418% | $231.4847 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.66 | 9.535% | $237.3185 | $237.32 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.91 | 5.127% | $259.5691 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.22 | $1,316.5648 | $1,316.56 | $1,316.55 | $1,316.60 | |