| 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 | $250.29 | 8.497% | $271.5571 | $271.56 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.47 | 4.745% | $19.3464 | $19.35 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.68 | 10.318% | $137.5445 | $137.54 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.98 | 11.623% | $103.7871 | $103.79 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.25 | 12.855% | $34.1386 | $34.14 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.96 | 8.314% | $192.7556 | $192.76 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.52 | 5.600% | $108.2611 | $108.26 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.15 | $867.3904 | $867.40 | $867.40 | $867.40 | |