| 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 | $249.50 | 10.431% | $275.5253 | $275.53 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.75 | 3.630% | $234.981 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.42 | 12.314% | $89.1998 | $89.20 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.82 | 6.403% | $51.9459 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.59 | 8.705% | $180.0046 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.60 | 7.374% | $23.1928 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.31 | 9.171% | $26.5395 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.99 | $881.3889 | $881.39 | $881.45 | $881.30 | |