| 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 | $250.73 | 5.815% | $265.3099 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.64 | 4.800% | $71.9347 | $71.93 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.73 | 7.833% | $38.5287 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.87 | 5.409% | $87.3524 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.51 | 13.606% | $21.0285 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.83 | 9.705% | $151.2064 | $151.21 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.32 | 8.785% | $83.0247 | $83.02 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.63 | $718.3853 | $718.38 | $718.40 | $718.30 | |