| 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 | $225.83 | 6.489% | $240.4841 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.90 | 7.358% | $27.8057 | $27.81 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.59 | 8.356% | $255.2759 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.55 | 10.393% | $219.1853 | $219.19 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.68 | 13.410% | $96.0356 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.26 | 13.860% | $280.3916 | $280.39 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.72 | 4.116% | $254.7927 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.53 | $1,373.9709 | $1,373.98 | $1,374.05 | $1,374.00 | |