| 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 | 8.397% | $271.5453 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.28 | 12.589% | $231.1227 | $231.12 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.77 | 11.868% | $137.3403 | $137.34 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.28 | 7.239% | $51.775 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.83 | 13.206% | $94.9006 | $94.90 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.84 | 11.591% | $256.4808 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.60 | 3.548% | $145.5885 | $145.59 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.11 | $1,188.7532 | $1,188.76 | $1,188.80 | $1,188.70 | |