| 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 | $250.78 | 5.356% | $264.2118 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.28 | 4.503% | $68.2196 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.85 | 12.122% | $273.4095 | $273.41 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.36 | 10.339% | $43.4294 | $43.43 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.37 | 12.709% | $225.835 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.77 | 6.616% | $50.9305 | $50.93 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.98 | 10.793% | $103.0153 | $103.02 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.39 | $1,029.0511 | $1,029.06 | $1,029.05 | $1,028.90 | |