| 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 | $250.88 | 7.714% | $270.2329 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.60 | 4.445% | $188.6277 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.42 | 5.431% | $129.0686 | $129.07 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.74 | 5.603% | $48.3028 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.44 | 7.265% | $157.0789 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.37 | 12.119% | $226.8952 | $226.90 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.37 | 13.108% | $129.3616 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.82 | $1,149.5677 | $1,149.57 | $1,149.60 | $1,149.60 | |