| 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 | $230.81 | 8.521% | $250.4773 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.67 | 4.518% | $80.134 | $80.13 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.73 | 10.160% | $153.9266 | $153.93 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.31 | 10.555% | $90.9978 | $91.00 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.81 | 4.634% | $77.2304 | $77.23 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.57 | 13.741% | $125.7634 | $125.76 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.35 | 6.749% | $261.9087 | $261.91 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.25 | $1,040.4382 | $1,040.44 | $1,040.50 | $1,040.40 | |