| 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 | $250.91 | 9.267% | $274.1618 | $274.16 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.59 | 6.432% | $120.8961 | $120.90 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.49 | 8.701% | $105.9726 | $105.97 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.61 | 4.844% | $189.3587 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.82 | 7.429% | $13.7724 | $13.77 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.51 | 8.558% | $240.4668 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.58 | 4.417% | $37.1516 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.51 | $981.7800 | $981.78 | $981.70 | $982.00 | |