| 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 | $250.29 | 8.296% | $271.0541 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.77 | 13.194% | $228.3915 | $228.39 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.76 | 9.673% | $204.8253 | $204.83 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.55 | 10.244% | $31.4747 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.89 | 7.637% | $8.4926 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.39 | 12.618% | $107.4263 | $107.43 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.31 | 12.583% | $264.9191 | $264.92 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.96 | $1,116.5836 | $1,116.58 | $1,116.60 | $1,116.60 | |