| 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 | $240.49 | 4.275% | $250.7709 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.55 | 6.352% | $52.6974 | $52.70 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.37 | 4.736% | $88.3658 | $88.37 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.71 | 7.149% | $147.5549 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.58 | 6.266% | $80.3158 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.51 | 12.719% | $195.5787 | $195.58 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.46 | 9.133% | $232.9553 | $232.96 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.67 | $1,048.2388 | $1,048.25 | $1,048.20 | $1,048.40 | |