| 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 | $250.85 | 4.568% | $262.3088 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.54 | 9.802% | $19.2593 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.39 | 13.404% | $74.1549 | $74.15 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.49 | 8.693% | $228.7879 | $228.79 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.74 | 5.386% | $137.7817 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.80 | 4.811% | $13.4158 | $13.42 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.69 | 5.214% | $121.7221 | $121.72 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.50 | $857.4305 | $857.43 | $857.40 | $857.50 | |