| 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 | $250.86 | 7.822% | $270.4823 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.89 | 3.444% | $50.5738 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.72 | 6.680% | $219.4621 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.69 | 9.561% | $165.0975 | $165.10 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.45 | 6.404% | $76.0257 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.74 | 13.260% | $65.3963 | $65.40 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.57 | 9.728% | $232.1515 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.92 | $1,079.1892 | $1,079.19 | $1,079.20 | $1,079.30 | |