| 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 | $230.65 | 8.585% | $250.4513 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.53 | 3.431% | $102.9449 | $102.94 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.26 | 11.365% | $243.0652 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.42 | 5.161% | $55.1254 | $55.13 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.73 | 5.620% | $141.2456 | $141.25 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.71 | 7.190% | $31.8461 | $31.85 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.97 | 13.332% | $202.8303 | $202.83 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.27 | $1,027.5088 | $1,027.52 | $1,027.55 | $1,027.40 | |