| 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 | $250.81 | 8.393% | $271.8605 | $271.86 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.31 | 4.404% | $127.6965 | $127.70 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.63 | 8.844% | $180.2783 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.89 | 7.580% | $30.0041 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.28 | 12.638% | $118.5853 | $118.59 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.42 | 6.786% | $118.981 | $118.98 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.34 | 10.364% | $20.2408 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.68 | $867.6465 | $867.65 | $867.70 | $867.70 | |