| 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 | $236.78 | 5.811% | $250.5393 | $250.54 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.49 | 10.259% | $99.7734 | $99.77 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.71 | 4.468% | $239.9734 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.52 | 7.297% | $169.0142 | $169.01 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.38 | 10.773% | $19.2523 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.28 | 8.435% | $58.8585 | $58.86 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.46 | 7.604% | $232.9196 | $232.92 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.62 | $1,070.3307 | $1,070.32 | $1,070.25 | $1,070.40 | |