| 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 | $250.97 | 7.635% | $270.1316 | $270.13 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.45 | 10.548% | $97.7797 | $97.78 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.83 | 5.707% | $248.2317 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.91 | 6.429% | $41.4115 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.63 | 8.594% | $191.8096 | $191.81 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.60 | 8.571% | $134.1938 | $134.19 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.43 | 13.469% | $10.7001 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.82 | $994.2580 | $994.25 | $994.30 | $994.20 | |