| 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 | $250.87 | 8.609% | $272.4674 | $272.47 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.41 | 9.825% | $254.146 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.65 | 11.741% | $204.0949 | $204.09 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.45 | 11.221% | $80.5796 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.71 | 5.396% | $217.8641 | $217.86 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.40 | 9.293% | $93.3362 | $93.34 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.53 | 12.187% | $210.3843 | $210.38 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.02 | $1,332.8725 | $1,332.87 | $1,332.90 | $1,332.90 | |