| 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 | $250.89 | 8.544% | $272.326 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.35 | 4.263% | $221.4025 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.86 | 8.651% | $266.0428 | $266.04 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.45 | 4.113% | $109.7872 | $109.79 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.90 | 4.628% | $105.5697 | $105.57 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.40 | 7.455% | $18.6972 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.90 | 13.414% | $265.2753 | $265.28 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.75 | $1,259.1007 | $1,259.11 | $1,259.15 | $1,259.10 | |