| 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 | $250.72 | 10.143% | $276.1505 | $276.15 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.42 | 5.812% | $5.735 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.45 | 6.808% | $180.9862 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.64 | 8.196% | $235.4778 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.43 | 11.484% | $36.1543 | $36.15 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.28 | 9.634% | $64.991 | $64.99 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.32 | 12.763% | $109.741 | $109.74 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.26 | $909.2358 | $909.24 | $909.30 | $909.30 | |