| 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 | $250.30 | 8.289% | $271.0474 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.56 | 12.388% | $198.4323 | $198.43 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.40 | 11.299% | $102.8403 | $102.84 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.89 | 13.361% | $157.4471 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.42 | 5.424% | $237.6468 | $237.65 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.75 | 6.118% | $131.321 | $131.32 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.95 | 7.686% | $243.3165 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.27 | $1,342.0514 | $1,342.06 | $1,342.05 | $1,341.80 | |