| 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 | $250.51 | 8.344% | $271.4126 | $271.41 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.54 | 6.146% | $13.3107 | $13.31 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.73 | 12.230% | $110.8047 | $110.80 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.85 | 9.349% | $204.3186 | $204.32 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.33 | 4.437% | $118.3585 | $118.36 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.85 | 6.855% | $154.7795 | $154.78 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.87 | 4.596% | $243.5727 | $243.57 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.68 | $1,116.5573 | $1,116.55 | $1,116.50 | $1,116.60 | |