| 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 | $250.28 | 8.720% | $272.1044 | $272.10 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.47 | 13.654% | $261.9384 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.98 | 9.416% | $72.1927 | $72.19 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.26 | 5.387% | $7.6511 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.73 | 11.758% | $157.277 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.49 | 12.871% | $163.0873 | $163.09 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.58 | 4.853% | $212.4112 | $212.41 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.79 | $1,146.6621 | $1,146.66 | $1,146.70 | $1,146.70 | |