| 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 | $250.47 | 8.768% | $272.4312 | $272.43 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.34 | 13.788% | $151.7249 | $151.72 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.33 | 8.621% | $239.3246 | $239.32 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.58 | 6.672% | $107.2907 | $107.29 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.45 | 12.817% | $280.2938 | $280.29 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.63 | 13.107% | $56.135 | $56.14 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.45 | 11.399% | $264.5169 | $264.52 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.25 | $1,371.7171 | $1,371.71 | $1,371.70 | $1,371.60 | |