| 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 | $234.78 | 6.579% | $250.2262 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.80 | 8.495% | $174.46 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.42 | 7.819% | $137.383 | $137.38 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.52 | 11.235% | $189.6779 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.98 | 6.606% | $40.489 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.41 | 8.146% | $23.1541 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.66 | 10.768% | $153.5909 | $153.59 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.57 | $968.9811 | $968.98 | $969.05 | $969.10 | |