| 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 | $250.80 | 9.842% | $275.4837 | $275.48 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.65 | 11.643% | $150.3273 | $150.33 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.65 | 10.560% | $147.7634 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.40 | 9.106% | $257.9266 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.34 | 8.190% | $5.7773 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.67 | 10.654% | $32.831 | $32.83 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.84 | 8.660% | $176.9419 | $176.94 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.35 | $1,047.0512 | $1,047.05 | $1,047.15 | $1,047.00 | |