| 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 | $250.72 | 8.209% | $271.3016 | $271.30 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.52 | 5.679% | $166.4656 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.89 | 12.121% | $95.1795 | $95.18 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.31 | 5.241% | $178.1835 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.71 | 13.292% | $217.1921 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.28 | 10.820% | $30.2317 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.63 | 8.540% | $269.863 | $269.86 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.06 | $1,228.4170 | $1,228.41 | $1,228.45 | $1,228.50 | |