| 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 | $250.90 | 7.797% | $270.4627 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.25 | 13.350% | $157.8399 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.53 | 6.428% | $75.0637 | $75.06 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.44 | 3.306% | $139.9176 | $139.92 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.31 | 5.177% | $113.9172 | $113.92 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.70 | 12.349% | $216.4965 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.42 | 11.598% | $36.1801 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.55 | $1,009.8777 | $1,009.88 | $1,009.85 | $1,009.90 | |