| 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 | $250.65 | 8.243% | $271.3111 | $271.31 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.46 | 6.854% | $31.4792 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.36 | 11.255% | $151.7073 | $151.71 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.40 | 12.854% | $159.5756 | $159.58 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.35 | 8.499% | $186.998 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.50 | 8.520% | $138.363 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.26 | 5.777% | $9.795 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.98 | $949.2292 | $949.24 | $949.25 | $949.30 | |