| 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 | $250.64 | 8.701% | $272.4482 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.35 | 6.850% | $89.0595 | $89.06 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.95 | 5.756% | $23.2134 | $23.21 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.55 | 6.303% | $196.1822 | $196.18 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.70 | 10.180% | $220.0295 | $220.03 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.63 | 12.729% | $163.04 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.39 | 5.589% | $77.4918 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.21 | $1,041.4646 | $1,041.46 | $1,041.50 | $1,041.40 | |