| 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 | $250.52 | 7.173% | $268.4898 | $268.49 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.76 | 11.177% | $57.5452 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.79 | 10.682% | $117.0905 | $117.09 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.64 | 10.274% | $184.8633 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.92 | 4.334% | $44.7802 | $44.78 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.73 | 4.597% | $10.1773 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.42 | 13.422% | $46.9794 | $46.98 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.78 | $729.9257 | $729.93 | $730.00 | $730.00 | |