| 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 | $234.97 | 6.591% | $250.4569 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.79 | 9.132% | $189.6605 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.92 | 4.434% | $250.5581 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.55 | 10.124% | $8.3144 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.39 | 11.319% | $78.3574 | $78.36 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.46 | 3.590% | $223.195 | $223.20 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.93 | 7.305% | $39.6277 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.01 | $1,040.1700 | $1,040.18 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.30 | |