| 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 | $235.38 | 6.318% | $250.2513 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.69 | 9.400% | $88.2749 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.51 | 6.262% | $12.2308 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.25 | 4.148% | $98.1595 | $98.16 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.91 | 7.778% | $121.6921 | $121.69 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.70 | 10.372% | $267.8728 | $267.87 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.91 | 13.797% | $55.6581 | $55.66 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.35 | $894.1395 | $894.13 | $894.10 | $894.30 | |