| 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 | $250.88 | 7.815% | $270.4863 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.54 | 8.239% | $257.1109 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.48 | 9.854% | $38.9762 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.97 | 4.484% | $178.6363 | $178.64 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.70 | 6.574% | $95.5969 | $95.60 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.78 | 9.435% | $134.3643 | $134.36 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.25 | 9.428% | $176.4527 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.60 | $1,151.6236 | $1,151.63 | $1,151.65 | $1,151.70 | |