| 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 | $250.73 | 13.680% | $285.0299 | $285.03 | $285.05 | $285.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.76 | 3.642% | $99.2476 | $99.25 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.38 | 8.135% | $238.3079 | $238.31 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.60 | 9.399% | $75.0477 | $75.05 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.74 | 5.373% | $109.314 | $109.31 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.97 | 12.586% | $220.6348 | $220.63 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.30 | 4.719% | $92.4669 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.48 | $1,120.0488 | $1,120.05 | $1,120.05 | $1,119.90 | |