| 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 | $250.90 | 8.125% | $271.2856 | $271.29 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.44 | 5.339% | $176.3796 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.45 | 3.614% | $185.9353 | $185.94 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.42 | 5.854% | $110.5327 | $110.53 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.68 | 10.353% | $275.5294 | $275.53 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.41 | 3.429% | $24.2127 | $24.21 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.28 | 8.508% | $83.855 | $83.86 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.58 | $1,127.7303 | $1,127.74 | $1,127.80 | $1,127.70 | |