| 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 | $235.60 | 6.402% | $250.6831 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.40 | 4.847% | $137.769 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.42 | 7.168% | $97.973 | $97.97 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.90 | 4.649% | $146.404 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.52 | 4.748% | $41.3964 | $41.40 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.31 | 6.381% | $260.9632 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.70 | 7.462% | $35.1401 | $35.14 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.85 | $970.3288 | $970.32 | $970.30 | $970.40 | |