| 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 | $250.77 | 8.282% | $271.5388 | $271.54 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.67 | 11.832% | $157.3141 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.30 | 9.693% | $112.2159 | $112.22 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.98 | 8.304% | $89.8707 | $89.87 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.25 | 6.870% | $130.6486 | $130.65 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.30 | 8.163% | $154.9976 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.99 | 9.749% | $268.8741 | $268.87 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.26 | $1,185.4598 | $1,185.46 | $1,185.40 | $1,185.40 | |