| 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 | $250.89 | 9.699% | $275.2238 | $275.22 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.44 | 10.688% | $9.3421 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.62 | 12.850% | $92.1082 | $92.11 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.95 | 10.256% | $173.0468 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.80 | 9.499% | $137.7497 | $137.75 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.34 | 9.494% | $62.7839 | $62.78 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.30 | 9.296% | $109.6239 | $109.62 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.34 | $859.8784 | $859.87 | $859.85 | $859.70 | |