| 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 | $250.37 | 8.220% | $270.9504 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.44 | 9.443% | $57.3919 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.28 | 5.343% | $60.3405 | $60.34 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.32 | 3.750% | $256.5945 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.86 | 5.737% | $226.1291 | $226.13 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.79 | 12.364% | $72.8006 | $72.80 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.57 | 6.706% | $95.5766 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.63 | $1,039.7836 | $1,039.78 | $1,039.85 | $1,039.80 | |