| 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 | $239.44 | 4.479% | $250.1645 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.68 | 7.221% | $20.0289 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.88 | 6.115% | $164.3509 | $164.35 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.99 | 12.723% | $25.915 | $25.92 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.29 | 5.641% | $83.7627 | $83.76 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.54 | 3.225% | $62.4924 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.62 | 3.206% | $104.8779 | $104.88 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.44 | $711.5923 | $711.59 | $711.60 | $711.70 | |