| 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 | $250.55 | 8.744% | $272.4581 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.98 | 8.412% | $248.2418 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.99 | 10.355% | $51.8558 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.35 | 10.263% | $207.6804 | $207.68 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.53 | 10.636% | $53.6917 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.60 | 7.556% | $163.0549 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.73 | 13.267% | $28.0109 | $28.01 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.73 | $1,024.9936 | $1,024.99 | $1,025.00 | $1,025.10 | |