| 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 | $250.50 | 8.498% | $271.7875 | $271.79 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.65 | 3.579% | $91.8228 | $91.82 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.50 | 8.766% | $79.943 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.70 | 13.450% | $254.9222 | $254.92 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.52 | 3.655% | $80.3534 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.96 | 8.194% | $69.2009 | $69.20 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.39 | 7.830% | $20.9082 | $20.91 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.22 | $868.9380 | $868.93 | $868.90 | $868.90 | |