| 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 | $249.75 | 8.661% | $271.3808 | $271.38 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.83 | 11.748% | $56.8015 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.34 | 9.489% | $79.2043 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.43 | 12.607% | $261.7325 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.35 | 7.288% | $216.0244 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.73 | 4.455% | $241.009 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.95 | 7.391% | $163.1806 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.38 | $1,289.3331 | $1,289.32 | $1,289.35 | $1,289.30 | |