| 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 | $249.26 | 8.119% | $269.4974 | $269.50 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.76 | 5.873% | $49.5062 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.73 | 8.688% | $214.9088 | $214.91 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.76 | 4.797% | $76.2503 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.77 | 11.564% | $180.4771 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.98 | 9.565% | $207.0559 | $207.06 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.29 | 10.309% | $86.3609 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.55 | $1,084.0566 | $1,084.07 | $1,084.05 | $1,084.20 | |