| 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 | $250.27 | 8.521% | $271.5955 | $271.60 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.58 | 12.191% | $48.8928 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.97 | 8.195% | $160.0961 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.38 | 6.616% | $53.7131 | $53.71 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.56 | 10.382% | $239.0433 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.53 | 11.794% | $209.6473 | $209.65 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.81 | 6.291% | $149.6684 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.10 | $1,132.6565 | $1,132.66 | $1,132.65 | $1,132.60 | |