| 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 | $226.56 | 9.489% | $248.0583 | $248.06 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.47 | 7.667% | $215.84 | $215.84 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.69 | 5.181% | $240.5384 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.94 | 4.198% | $49.9525 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.47 | 13.852% | $87.0626 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.35 | 9.316% | $178.5677 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.43 | 13.476% | $270.5608 | $270.56 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.91 | $1,290.5803 | $1,290.58 | $1,290.55 | $1,290.70 | |