| 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 | $250.88 | 8.514% | $272.2399 | $272.24 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.27 | 7.677% | $107.9677 | $107.97 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.99 | 10.371% | $123.6045 | $123.60 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.76 | 4.800% | $50.0525 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.56 | 7.273% | $203.3467 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.96 | 12.217% | $173.8915 | $173.89 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.32 | 5.720% | $168.4331 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.74 | $1,099.5359 | $1,099.53 | $1,099.55 | $1,099.50 | |