| 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 | $250.96 | 4.590% | $262.4791 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.28 | 13.411% | $42.2796 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.93 | 13.196% | $237.6324 | $237.63 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.82 | 13.120% | $12.2396 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.90 | 9.155% | $153.7994 | $153.80 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.96 | 3.736% | $19.6683 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.66 | 8.273% | $175.0341 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.51 | $903.1325 | $903.13 | $903.20 | $903.10 | |