| 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 | $250.68 | 8.475% | $271.9251 | $271.93 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.48 | 9.248% | $87.9228 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.46 | 3.132% | $63.3849 | $63.38 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.42 | 5.851% | $163.4551 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.39 | 8.106% | $57.7178 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.80 | 10.684% | $145.8815 | $145.88 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.62 | 3.245% | $117.307 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.85 | $907.5942 | $907.60 | $907.60 | $907.60 | |