| 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 | $250.42 | 4.834% | $262.5253 | $262.53 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.68 | 6.764% | $75.4608 | $75.46 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.58 | 8.356% | $101.3995 | $101.40 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.33 | 9.452% | $127.3255 | $127.33 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.92 | 4.180% | $37.4215 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.91 | 9.727% | $247.8843 | $247.88 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.28 | 7.590% | $157.3827 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.12 | $1,009.3996 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.45 | $1,009.40 | |