| 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 | $250.52 | 4.733% | $262.3771 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.93 | 4.120% | $8.2567 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.61 | 8.394% | $9.3327 | $9.33 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.52 | 10.800% | $52.6522 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.71 | 7.300% | $117.7188 | $117.72 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.31 | 8.197% | $123.68 | $123.68 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.34 | 10.343% | $256.3709 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.94 | $830.3884 | $830.39 | $830.40 | $830.50 | |