| 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 | $249.90 | 8.697% | $271.6338 | $271.63 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.44 | 4.653% | $205.5804 | $205.58 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.91 | 8.693% | $134.6815 | $134.68 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.31 | 8.814% | $55.8325 | $55.83 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.62 | 7.422% | $120.9787 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.74 | 13.404% | $57.5412 | $57.54 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.81 | 5.116% | $235.2601 | $235.26 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.73 | $1,081.5082 | $1,081.50 | $1,081.60 | $1,081.50 | |