| 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 | 8.529% | $271.8434 | $271.84 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.74 | 12.846% | $145.2779 | $145.28 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.33 | 8.281% | $128.1289 | $128.13 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.53 | 11.143% | $15.0376 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.36 | 4.536% | $62.0526 | $62.05 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.63 | 11.721% | $172.7542 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.79 | 3.674% | $252.7468 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.86 | $1,047.8414 | $1,047.84 | $1,047.90 | $1,047.80 | |