| 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 | $250.38 | 8.843% | $272.5211 | $272.52 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.51 | 12.356% | $103.9405 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.27 | 4.630% | $5.514 | $5.51 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.78 | 5.754% | $194.3547 | $194.35 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.70 | 6.172% | $94.1746 | $94.17 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.84 | 13.175% | $26.9809 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.75 | 10.726% | $61.7297 | $61.73 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.23 | $759.2155 | $759.20 | $759.20 | $759.20 | |