| 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 | $250.48 | 7.856% | $270.1577 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.25 | 7.723% | $51.9763 | $51.98 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.40 | 8.394% | $108.8276 | $108.83 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.26 | 8.194% | $43.5589 | $43.56 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.35 | 11.222% | $114.9479 | $114.95 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.74 | 5.584% | $46.1824 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.96 | 8.262% | $127.7059 | $127.71 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.44 | $763.3567 | $763.37 | $763.40 | $763.40 | |