| 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 | $250.45 | 6.403% | $266.4863 | $266.49 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.73 | 6.221% | $30.5173 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.53 | 12.537% | $84.9992 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.41 | 5.393% | $183.8159 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.54 | 9.320% | $221.4167 | $221.42 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.34 | 10.158% | $159.0021 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.25 | 10.752% | $140.9319 | $140.93 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.25 | $1,087.1694 | $1,087.18 | $1,087.15 | $1,087.10 | |