| 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 | $250.47 | 11.150% | $278.3974 | $278.40 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.88 | 5.245% | $119.853 | $119.85 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.38 | 3.201% | $60.2487 | $60.25 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.67 | 4.165% | $170.4869 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.46 | 9.108% | $85.6061 | $85.61 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.43 | 8.641% | $241.6502 | $241.65 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.53 | 13.441% | $73.2035 | $73.20 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.82 | $1,029.4458 | $1,029.45 | $1,029.45 | $1,029.50 | |