| 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 | $250.78 | 7.831% | $270.4186 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.63 | 5.692% | $88.3902 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.64 | 13.500% | $60.8814 | $60.88 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.82 | 3.474% | $90.8709 | $90.87 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.98 | 7.851% | $61.4535 | $61.45 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.78 | 11.162% | $232.084 | $232.08 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.91 | 10.657% | $202.4027 | $202.40 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.54 | $1,006.5013 | $1,006.49 | $1,006.50 | $1,006.60 | |