| 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 | $250.41 | 9.515% | $274.2365 | $274.24 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.51 | 8.595% | $250.3223 | $250.32 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.58 | 10.103% | $34.7705 | $34.77 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.94 | 9.700% | $213.8492 | $213.85 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.97 | 5.127% | $118.762 | $118.76 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.68 | 11.303% | $41.939 | $41.94 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.67 | 7.338% | $15.7465 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.76 | $949.6260 | $949.63 | $949.60 | $949.50 | |