| 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 | $250.74 | 7.846% | $270.4131 | $270.41 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.73 | 5.559% | $102.1072 | $102.11 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.68 | 7.866% | $207.8362 | $207.84 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.86 | 8.487% | $238.5195 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.41 | 12.534% | $20.7175 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.48 | 10.336% | $57.9043 | $57.90 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.51 | 11.312% | $153.0651 | $153.07 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.41 | $1,050.5629 | $1,050.57 | $1,050.50 | $1,050.50 | |