| 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 | $250.37 | 8.634% | $271.9869 | $271.99 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.96 | 9.262% | $14.1604 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.81 | 13.322% | $7.7172 | $7.72 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.77 | 13.830% | $246.7493 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.27 | 4.305% | $216.193 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.77 | 11.618% | $210.7013 | $210.70 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.48 | 3.374% | $177.2657 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.43 | $1,144.7738 | $1,144.78 | $1,144.75 | $1,144.80 | |