| 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 | $250.34 | 11.562% | $279.2843 | $279.28 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.38 | 5.320% | $120.465 | $120.47 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.62 | 10.734% | $97.0251 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.51 | 4.291% | $72.4927 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.80 | 3.335% | $117.5952 | $117.60 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.72 | 3.781% | $91.0367 | $91.04 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.94 | 10.480% | $112.6233 | $112.62 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.31 | $890.5223 | $890.53 | $890.55 | $890.50 | |