| 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 | $237.52 | 5.443% | $250.4482 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.38 | 7.738% | $154.4747 | $154.47 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.98 | 6.554% | $245.0529 | $245.05 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.79 | 9.488% | $96.1195 | $96.12 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.32 | 10.468% | $84.3092 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.41 | 10.267% | $79.8443 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.68 | 13.661% | $74.6525 | $74.65 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.08 | $984.9013 | $984.89 | $984.85 | $984.90 | |