| 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 | 7.321% | $268.8713 | $268.87 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.99 | 5.761% | $79.3102 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.42 | 8.187% | $135.6881 | $135.69 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.55 | 10.212% | $171.4348 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.94 | 7.217% | $63.1937 | $63.19 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.60 | 4.777% | $262.5712 | $262.57 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.40 | 7.557% | $98.3071 | $98.31 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.43 | $1,079.3764 | $1,079.37 | $1,079.35 | $1,079.40 | |