| 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 | $250.56 | 8.356% | $271.4968 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.91 | 13.635% | $148.7596 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.84 | 12.245% | $200.739 | $200.74 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.63 | 13.796% | $173.6868 | $173.69 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.60 | 3.317% | $96.7047 | $96.70 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.79 | 6.240% | $228.1929 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.98 | 3.777% | $138.0027 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.31 | $1,257.5825 | $1,257.58 | $1,257.60 | $1,257.60 | |