| 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 | $249.60 | 8.806% | $271.5798 | $271.58 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.31 | 5.583% | $249.5032 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.81 | 5.170% | $183.8477 | $183.85 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.75 | 8.855% | $14.9676 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.32 | 12.446% | $149.913 | $149.91 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.77 | 12.309% | $186.1746 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.86 | 5.548% | $86.4016 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.42 | $1,142.3875 | $1,142.38 | $1,142.35 | $1,142.40 | |