| 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 | $236.87 | 5.725% | $250.4308 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.93 | 9.689% | $100.8371 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.82 | 11.401% | $276.074 | $276.07 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.53 | 12.785% | $273.5375 | $273.54 | $273.55 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.39 | 7.114% | $247.8511 | $247.85 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.78 | 9.377% | $27.1036 | $27.10 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.39 | 6.380% | $256.7907 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,316.71 | $1,432.6248 | $1,432.62 | $1,432.65 | $1,432.60 | |