| 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 | $250.36 | 8.792% | $272.3717 | $272.37 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.55 | 12.674% | $40.0556 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.50 | 10.593% | $59.1673 | $59.17 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.91 | 11.635% | $171.8174 | $171.82 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.38 | 5.252% | $253.0048 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.89 | 7.577% | $26.7759 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.52 | 11.141% | $81.7109 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.11 | $904.9036 | $904.91 | $904.85 | $905.00 | |