| 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 | 9.490% | $274.4914 | $274.49 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.75 | 13.301% | $40.5051 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.73 | 9.308% | $66.3827 | $66.38 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.52 | 7.410% | $251.8979 | $251.90 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.99 | 7.353% | $7.504 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.73 | 5.235% | $173.3536 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.44 | 6.633% | $177.48 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.86 | $991.6147 | $991.61 | $991.65 | $991.70 | |