| 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 | $250.73 | 8.854% | $272.9296 | $272.93 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.39 | 12.309% | $28.5153 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.90 | 7.634% | $164.5724 | $164.57 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.66 | 12.832% | $94.3953 | $94.40 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.92 | 5.702% | $204.9773 | $204.98 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.37 | 9.218% | $21.1555 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.38 | 9.364% | $247.5782 | $247.58 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.35 | $1,034.1236 | $1,034.14 | $1,034.15 | $1,034.20 | |