| 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 | $250.70 | 7.715% | $270.0415 | $270.04 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.59 | 3.232% | $245.2689 | $245.27 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.38 | 9.467% | $228.1073 | $228.11 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.44 | 5.400% | $168.0498 | $168.05 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.34 | 3.180% | $47.8136 | $47.81 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.61 | 12.507% | $11.937 | $11.94 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.76 | 8.368% | $149.2878 | $149.29 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.82 | $1,120.5059 | $1,120.51 | $1,120.50 | $1,120.40 | |