| 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 | $250.50 | 7.153% | $268.4183 | $268.42 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.54 | 7.637% | $141.5857 | $141.59 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.61 | 13.419% | $219.5905 | $219.59 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.94 | 7.613% | $24.6864 | $24.69 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.53 | 5.644% | $41.7611 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.83 | 3.827% | $59.0049 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.41 | 13.341% | $272.4831 | $272.48 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.36 | $1,027.5300 | $1,027.53 | $1,027.55 | $1,027.60 | |