| 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 | $250.28 | 8.577% | $271.7465 | $271.75 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.97 | 12.700% | $217.4772 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.93 | 3.229% | $183.6754 | $183.68 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.90 | 6.688% | $76.7087 | $76.71 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.35 | 12.246% | $89.0672 | $89.07 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.51 | 12.393% | $237.7224 | $237.72 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.90 | 6.822% | $101.3741 | $101.37 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.84 | $1,177.7715 | $1,177.78 | $1,177.75 | $1,177.80 | |