| 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 | $226.60 | 10.529% | $250.4587 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.45 | 13.729% | $69.8865 | $69.89 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.57 | 7.185% | $157.1011 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.36 | 12.245% | $171.0165 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.98 | 13.668% | $42.0344 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.92 | 11.674% | $88.1331 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.97 | 3.479% | $33.0822 | $33.08 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.85 | $811.7125 | $811.71 | $811.75 | $811.70 | |