| 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 | $250.40 | 8.178% | $270.8777 | $270.88 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.92 | 8.115% | $220.4681 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.85 | 13.870% | $128.5023 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.79 | 9.684% | $44.7401 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.81 | 4.529% | $114.7833 | $114.78 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.78 | 9.533% | $240.7316 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.32 | 9.389% | $166.6213 | $166.62 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.87 | $1,186.7244 | $1,186.72 | $1,186.75 | $1,186.70 | |