| 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 | $250.95 | 8.575% | $272.469 | $272.47 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.96 | 7.619% | $37.6236 | $37.62 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.44 | 9.114% | $69.2219 | $69.22 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.64 | 3.467% | $154.828 | $154.83 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.58 | 11.421% | $50.7857 | $50.79 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.79 | 6.293% | $47.6086 | $47.61 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.50 | 12.320% | $78.0624 | $78.06 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.86 | $710.5992 | $710.60 | $710.55 | $710.60 | |