| 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 | 3.574% | $259.4736 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.61 | 5.390% | $54.3918 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.40 | 6.304% | $21.686 | $21.69 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.56 | 8.617% | $213.4976 | $213.50 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.75 | 8.293% | $64.7051 | $64.71 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.67 | 8.444% | $183.9969 | $184.00 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.39 | 10.663% | $140.9736 | $140.97 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.90 | $938.7246 | $938.73 | $938.70 | $938.80 | |