| 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 | $250.72 | 8.432% | $271.8607 | $271.86 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.97 | 5.833% | $157.6594 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.69 | 11.141% | $24.1065 | $24.11 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.72 | 13.604% | $31.491 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.86 | 10.444% | $110.2894 | $110.29 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.58 | 8.379% | $161.0295 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.96 | 8.639% | $250.9126 | $250.91 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.50 | $1,007.3491 | $1,007.35 | $1,007.35 | $1,007.40 | |