| 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 | $250.60 | 10.680% | $277.3641 | $277.36 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.49 | 7.368% | $105.7467 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.40 | 8.629% | $170.982 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.49 | 9.749% | $99.3119 | $99.31 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.30 | 6.841% | $171.2661 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.37 | 5.493% | $229.3101 | $229.31 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.65 | 3.388% | $217.7868 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.30 | $1,271.7677 | $1,271.77 | $1,271.75 | $1,271.80 | |