| 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 | $235.33 | 6.415% | $250.4264 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.32 | 5.436% | $43.5662 | $43.57 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.96 | 9.634% | $9.8232 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.30 | 8.425% | $6.8308 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.44 | 5.376% | $25.7539 | $25.75 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.53 | 13.862% | $198.7233 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.79 | 10.479% | $10.8159 | $10.82 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.67 | $545.9397 | $545.94 | $545.90 | $545.90 | |