| 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 | $250.53 | 5.819% | $265.1083 | $265.11 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.45 | 13.725% | $165.413 | $165.41 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.62 | 6.736% | $205.5949 | $205.59 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.62 | 3.210% | $27.4745 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.82 | 7.161% | $89.8224 | $89.82 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.74 | 12.624% | $30.1157 | $30.12 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.41 | 12.383% | $246.5795 | $246.58 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.19 | $1,030.1083 | $1,030.10 | $1,030.05 | $1,030.10 | |