| 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 | $250.50 | 8.368% | $271.4618 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.43 | 4.780% | $8.833 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.81 | 9.692% | $34.893 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.95 | 5.293% | $137.8812 | $137.88 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.77 | 13.135% | $34.8116 | $34.81 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.75 | 5.285% | $168.1928 | $168.19 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.28 | 4.625% | $246.1617 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.49 | $902.2351 | $902.22 | $902.25 | $902.30 | |