| 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 | $249.82 | 8.515% | $271.0922 | $271.09 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.92 | 3.125% | $254.6363 | $254.64 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.81 | 12.112% | $157.8649 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.31 | 8.669% | $68.7983 | $68.80 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.73 | 8.420% | $223.0525 | $223.05 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.31 | 9.728% | $174.8077 | $174.81 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.28 | 7.730% | $145.7371 | $145.74 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.18 | $1,295.9890 | $1,295.99 | $1,296.00 | $1,296.00 | |