| 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 | $247.37 | 9.349% | $270.4966 | $270.50 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.34 | 11.820% | $90.9544 | $90.95 | $90.95 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.84 | 4.473% | $131.4688 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.71 | 6.339% | $54.9879 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.85 | 4.870% | $195.9496 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.35 | 11.323% | $157.3551 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.42 | 8.529% | $186.0404 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.88 | $1,087.2528 | $1,087.26 | $1,087.25 | $1,087.30 | |