| 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 | $250.26 | 8.817% | $272.3254 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.66 | 13.711% | $178.1397 | $178.14 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.54 | 10.748% | $59.2945 | $59.29 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.34 | 9.304% | $17.8603 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.80 | 3.131% | $149.3337 | $149.33 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.40 | 3.604% | $211.7666 | $211.77 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.75 | 4.105% | $160.0614 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.75 | $1,048.7816 | $1,048.78 | $1,048.80 | $1,048.80 | |