| 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 | $249.58 | 9.700% | $273.7893 | $273.79 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.41 | 13.402% | $50.3618 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.61 | 5.208% | $55.3499 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.31 | 11.451% | $81.7047 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.95 | 13.828% | $34.0915 | $34.09 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.51 | 13.508% | $137.9236 | $137.92 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.50 | 5.790% | $256.5408 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.87 | $889.7616 | $889.75 | $889.75 | $889.70 | |