| 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 | $249.75 | 8.199% | $270.227 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.25 | 9.389% | $152.3242 | $152.32 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.36 | 7.548% | $254.2005 | $254.20 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.55 | 4.752% | $10.0038 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.32 | 8.746% | $86.2573 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.46 | 3.391% | $49.0694 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.86 | 5.152% | $92.3865 | $92.39 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.55 | $914.4687 | $914.47 | $914.45 | $914.50 | |