| 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 | $249.85 | 5.854% | $264.4762 | $264.48 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.49 | 6.710% | $118.971 | $118.97 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.96 | 8.153% | $8.609 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.80 | 7.540% | $28.8207 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.28 | 3.553% | $259.1724 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.87 | 12.119% | $37.9747 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.95 | 8.728% | $159.7758 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.20 | $877.7998 | $877.80 | $877.75 | $877.90 | |