| 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 | $234.29 | 6.858% | $250.3576 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.50 | 5.471% | $168.2262 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.99 | 9.286% | $32.7749 | $32.77 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.63 | 7.860% | $245.5217 | $245.52 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.25 | 12.251% | $67.6312 | $67.63 | $67.65 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.93 | 10.754% | $81.8804 | $81.88 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.36 | 3.205% | $134.538 | $134.54 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.95 | $980.9300 | $980.93 | $980.95 | $980.90 | |