| 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 | $250.80 | 8.202% | $271.3706 | $271.37 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.52 | 13.826% | $136.0448 | $136.04 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.84 | 10.233% | $107.852 | $107.85 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.43 | 4.814% | $49.7133 | $49.71 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.84 | 10.669% | $246.6148 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.62 | 4.714% | $190.1816 | $190.18 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.44 | 9.555% | $188.9166 | $188.92 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.49 | $1,190.6937 | $1,190.68 | $1,190.65 | $1,190.70 | |