| 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 | $250.48 | 8.304% | $271.2799 | $271.28 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.47 | 7.717% | $207.3229 | $207.32 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.66 | 7.739% | $78.2832 | $78.28 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.57 | 5.644% | $105.1897 | $105.19 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.26 | 12.493% | $202.7799 | $202.78 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.50 | 9.522% | $204.2585 | $204.26 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.62 | 4.536% | $169.9964 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.56 | $1,239.1105 | $1,239.11 | $1,239.15 | $1,239.20 | |