| 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 | $250.53 | 8.519% | $271.8727 | $271.87 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.32 | 9.360% | $191.73 | $191.73 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.94 | 9.807% | $222.8423 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.42 | 12.200% | $188.9672 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.30 | 12.160% | $232.5077 | $232.51 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.97 | 12.768% | $182.6503 | $182.65 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.84 | 4.453% | $17.5899 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.32 | $1,308.1601 | $1,308.16 | $1,308.15 | $1,308.20 | |