| 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 | $250.68 | 8.689% | $272.4616 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.31 | 3.648% | $10.6861 | $10.69 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.64 | 10.237% | $117.5567 | $117.56 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.53 | 13.596% | $78.9833 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.85 | 3.347% | $178.6353 | $178.64 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.33 | 6.723% | $72.9238 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.65 | 7.702% | $155.7909 | $155.79 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.99 | $887.0377 | $887.04 | $887.05 | $887.10 | |