| 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 | $239.84 | 4.500% | $250.6328 | $250.63 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.75 | 3.853% | $30.8963 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.31 | 8.340% | $207.2653 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.70 | 7.426% | $10.4203 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.74 | 6.389% | $172.0736 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.63 | 6.265% | $121.8116 | $121.81 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.37 | 7.718% | $33.7911 | $33.79 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.34 | $826.8910 | $826.89 | $826.85 | $826.90 | |