| 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 | $249.91 | 8.788% | $271.8721 | $271.87 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.76 | 12.720% | $8.7471 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.68 | 9.587% | $108.1405 | $108.14 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.39 | 9.308% | $180.7845 | $180.78 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.64 | 8.577% | $132.0731 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.41 | 10.234% | $263.9112 | $263.91 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.60 | 3.156% | $125.4377 | $125.44 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.39 | $1,090.9662 | $1,090.96 | $1,090.95 | $1,090.90 | |