| 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 | $240.29 | 4.185% | $250.3461 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.77 | 7.462% | $80.3493 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.32 | 12.371% | $68.9059 | $68.91 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.55 | 9.328% | $72.7578 | $72.76 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.91 | 8.321% | $178.6322 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.72 | 7.363% | $100.6206 | $100.62 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.39 | 10.834% | $187.7417 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.95 | $939.3536 | $939.36 | $939.35 | $939.20 | |