| 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 | $237.70 | 5.365% | $250.4526 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.59 | 8.636% | $72.3407 | $72.34 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.84 | 10.342% | $112.3723 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.67 | 12.309% | $181.57 | $181.57 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.77 | 8.861% | $103.1676 | $103.17 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.83 | 11.457% | $32.1331 | $32.13 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.81 | 12.438% | $201.0504 | $201.05 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.21 | $953.0867 | $953.08 | $953.05 | $953.20 | |