| 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 | $250.31 | 8.102% | $270.5901 | $270.59 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.48 | 5.800% | $206.8178 | $206.82 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.80 | 4.330% | $257.4864 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.73 | 12.538% | $57.0905 | $57.09 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.70 | 10.814% | $158.1316 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.37 | 11.313% | $8.2038 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.58 | 10.528% | $54.7998 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.97 | $1,013.1200 | $1,013.12 | $1,013.15 | $1,013.10 | |