| 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 | $250.49 | 8.445% | $271.6439 | $271.64 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.49 | 9.358% | $48.6534 | $48.65 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.52 | 7.698% | $225.6488 | $225.65 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.64 | 8.823% | $143.2546 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.59 | 7.464% | $229.5324 | $229.53 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.94 | 10.288% | $248.0818 | $248.08 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.58 | 5.851% | $219.7255 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.25 | $1,386.5404 | $1,386.53 | $1,386.60 | $1,386.50 | |