| 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 | 8.693% | $272.526 | $272.53 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.41 | 5.166% | $69.8407 | $69.84 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.27 | 10.426% | $193.5437 | $193.54 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.62 | 9.204% | $219.0851 | $219.09 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.99 | 5.827% | $62.4273 | $62.43 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.30 | 5.445% | $47.7666 | $47.77 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.30 | 7.353% | $6.7632 | $6.76 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.62 | $871.9526 | $871.96 | $872.00 | $871.90 | |