| 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 | $249.53 | 8.773% | $271.4213 | $271.42 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.80 | 7.788% | $189.4913 | $189.49 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.29 | 11.344% | $208.5362 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.48 | 8.260% | $108.7796 | $108.78 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.63 | 8.274% | $259.457 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.68 | 6.672% | $170.3338 | $170.33 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.78 | 7.108% | $230.0466 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,327.19 | $1,438.0658 | $1,438.07 | $1,438.10 | $1,438.00 | |