| 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 | $250.75 | 8.345% | $271.6751 | $271.68 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.40 | 11.168% | $149.4098 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.59 | 9.445% | $93.674 | $93.67 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.99 | 6.637% | $161.0112 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.57 | 7.761% | $48.0291 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.51 | 5.576% | $264.4784 | $264.48 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.79 | 9.612% | $195.9753 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.60 | $1,184.2529 | $1,184.26 | $1,184.30 | $1,184.30 | |