| 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 | $250.32 | 8.775% | $272.2856 | $272.29 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.32 | 12.591% | $8.2417 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.63 | 9.369% | $123.1823 | $123.18 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.33 | 12.287% | $20.5822 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.46 | 4.494% | $39.1435 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.88 | 11.598% | $271.0492 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.38 | 13.577% | $235.536 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.32 | $970.0205 | $970.02 | $970.10 | $969.90 | |