| 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 | $250.95 | 9.598% | $275.0362 | $275.04 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.63 | 6.546% | $219.0905 | $219.09 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.99 | 3.253% | $205.4631 | $205.46 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.35 | 4.380% | $231.0451 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.41 | 12.616% | $62.4005 | $62.40 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.97 | 12.837% | $273.0317 | $273.03 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.67 | 5.634% | $238.3842 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,399.97 | $1,504.4513 | $1,504.45 | $1,504.50 | $1,504.40 | |