| 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 | $237.45 | 5.444% | $250.3768 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.63 | 10.670% | $27.258 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.85 | 8.644% | $29.1709 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.76 | 12.377% | $127.8401 | $127.84 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.49 | 7.578% | $269.4721 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.69 | 10.201% | $252.0187 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.97 | 3.631% | $130.544 | $130.54 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.84 | $1,086.6806 | $1,086.68 | $1,086.65 | $1,086.70 | |