| 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 | $250.88 | 8.521% | $272.2575 | $272.26 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.72 | 8.370% | $161.1679 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.62 | 8.226% | $223.6166 | $223.62 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.99 | 11.319% | $20.0263 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.99 | 13.474% | $43.1088 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.70 | 11.433% | $79.8975 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.84 | 4.170% | $63.377 | $63.38 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.74 | $863.4516 | $863.47 | $863.45 | $863.50 | |