| 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 | $230.29 | 8.796% | $250.5463 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.71 | 9.544% | $170.571 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.37 | 12.850% | $71.513 | $71.51 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.44 | 13.236% | $126.1902 | $126.19 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.82 | 11.756% | $7.6218 | $7.62 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.92 | 12.767% | $120.5705 | $120.57 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.50 | 8.418% | $262.9137 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.05 | $1,009.9265 | $1,009.92 | $1,009.85 | $1,009.90 | |