| 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 | $250.47 | 8.528% | $271.8301 | $271.83 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.59 | 13.124% | $22.161 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.52 | 10.218% | $88.7475 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.40 | 8.809% | $123.3894 | $123.39 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.30 | 6.444% | $234.4961 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.95 | 12.225% | $268.1616 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.94 | 13.403% | $176.8406 | $176.84 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.17 | $1,185.6263 | $1,185.63 | $1,185.65 | $1,185.60 | |