| 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 | $234.93 | 6.625% | $250.4941 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.66 | 13.536% | $240.3103 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.36 | 4.620% | $38.0398 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.71 | 10.741% | $161.3607 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.55 | 10.517% | $7.2389 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.73 | 3.581% | $20.4365 | $20.44 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.28 | 7.592% | $140.1709 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.22 | $858.0512 | $858.05 | $858.05 | $858.00 | |