| 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 | $250.33 | 8.771% | $272.2864 | $272.29 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.75 | 3.483% | $23.5424 | $23.54 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.43 | 3.329% | $149.2381 | $149.24 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.90 | 6.515% | $75.5191 | $75.52 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.35 | 4.683% | $6.6474 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.98 | 5.873% | $50.7979 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.95 | 9.472% | $11.9872 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.69 | $590.0185 | $590.03 | $590.05 | $589.90 | |