| 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 | $249.55 | 8.736% | $271.3507 | $271.35 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.29 | 11.847% | $178.1611 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.34 | 11.153% | $191.5611 | $191.56 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.41 | 10.581% | $93.3414 | $93.34 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.35 | 8.633% | $5.8119 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.50 | 5.738% | $86.1765 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.54 | 12.185% | $71.2823 | $71.28 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.98 | $897.6850 | $897.68 | $897.70 | $897.80 | |