| 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 | $250.82 | 8.129% | $271.2092 | $271.21 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.83 | 5.514% | $8.2617 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.59 | 13.665% | $250.7336 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.49 | 8.777% | $83.2035 | $83.20 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.39 | 13.300% | $105.8109 | $105.81 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.67 | 9.578% | $47.8527 | $47.85 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.72 | 11.123% | $253.0493 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.51 | $1,020.1209 | $1,020.11 | $1,020.10 | $1,020.10 | |