| 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 | $250.56 | 9.823% | $275.1725 | $275.17 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.35 | 4.782% | $115.6269 | $115.63 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.54 | 7.310% | $39.2111 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.91 | 9.421% | $235.1567 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.97 | 6.651% | $41.5619 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.51 | 7.363% | $120.7941 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.96 | 12.755% | $43.9293 | $43.93 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.80 | $871.4525 | $871.45 | $871.45 | $871.50 | |