| 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 | $235.97 | 5.860% | $249.7978 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.59 | 10.369% | $8.377 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.54 | 9.247% | $20.2544 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.90 | 11.675% | $260.0911 | $260.09 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.31 | 3.773% | $163.2453 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.79 | 6.602% | $72.2655 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.33 | 12.421% | $35.2215 | $35.22 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.43 | $809.2526 | $809.26 | $809.25 | $809.30 | |