| 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 | $250.89 | 10.350% | $276.8571 | $276.86 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.71 | 7.454% | $25.4773 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.68 | 11.270% | $6.3201 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.68 | 8.801% | $13.796 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.90 | 8.333% | $148.3079 | $148.31 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.75 | 11.836% | $82.4791 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.85 | 9.536% | $194.8098 | $194.81 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.46 | $748.0473 | $748.06 | $748.05 | $748.10 | |