| 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 | $250.36 | 7.872% | $270.0683 | $270.07 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.53 | 4.822% | $14.1824 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.82 | 7.615% | $225.7978 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.63 | 10.601% | $162.1742 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.61 | 3.773% | $140.7266 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.97 | 3.810% | $7.2356 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.61 | 11.216% | $15.1365 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.53 | $835.3214 | $835.33 | $835.35 | $835.30 | |