| 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 | $238.92 | 4.711% | $250.1755 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.58 | 5.405% | $53.3138 | $53.31 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.63 | 9.147% | $80.3649 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.84 | 8.868% | $269.8185 | $269.82 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.38 | 8.427% | $82.8165 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.59 | 12.560% | $265.1801 | $265.18 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.71 | 7.333% | $81.2618 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.65 | $1,082.9311 | $1,082.93 | $1,082.90 | $1,083.00 | |