| 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 | $250.38 | 7.500% | $269.1585 | $269.16 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.27 | 6.873% | $224.7219 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.45 | 8.706% | $79.8446 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.75 | 8.218% | $262.6992 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.47 | 10.551% | $84.5383 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.51 | 4.495% | $71.5895 | $71.59 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.54 | 10.684% | $28.2687 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.37 | $1,020.8207 | $1,020.82 | $1,020.80 | $1,020.80 | |