| 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 | $228.28 | 9.706% | $250.4369 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.44 | 13.362% | $181.878 | $181.88 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.30 | 10.473% | $50.0443 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.88 | 6.281% | $141.2262 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.36 | 5.398% | $50.9705 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.82 | 9.732% | $66.739 | $66.74 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.81 | 6.229% | $32.7292 | $32.73 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.89 | $774.0241 | $774.03 | $774.10 | $773.90 | |