| 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 | $250.49 | 9.867% | $275.2058 | $275.21 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.98 | 10.766% | $39.8536 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.50 | 10.313% | $220.0744 | $220.07 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.31 | 6.489% | $119.5978 | $119.60 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.79 | 7.552% | $205.1985 | $205.20 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.54 | 5.127% | $25.7982 | $25.80 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.59 | 7.127% | $162.3938 | $162.39 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.20 | $1,048.1221 | $1,048.12 | $1,048.10 | $1,048.20 | |