| 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 | $250.36 | 13.234% | $283.4926 | $283.49 | $283.50 | $283.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.67 | 12.447% | $50.2301 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.71 | 9.527% | $44.5884 | $44.59 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.71 | 12.516% | $43.5549 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.60 | 6.640% | $251.2438 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.86 | 7.507% | $199.8125 | $199.81 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.51 | 9.529% | $88.1818 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.42 | $961.1041 | $961.09 | $961.15 | $961.10 | |