| 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 | $250.50 | 9.480% | $274.2474 | $274.25 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.32 | 3.563% | $244.7401 | $244.74 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.89 | 9.415% | $86.3175 | $86.32 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.80 | 5.289% | $39.7992 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.61 | 6.579% | $107.2291 | $107.23 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.87 | 3.649% | $125.2805 | $125.28 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.39 | 12.279% | $21.7709 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.38 | $899.3847 | $899.39 | $899.40 | $899.30 | |