| 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 | $249.51 | 9.103% | $272.2229 | $272.22 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.75 | 12.639% | $16.6143 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.29 | 10.722% | $80.0409 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.48 | 11.479% | $7.2238 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.76 | 11.867% | $187.6681 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.70 | 8.738% | $159.5186 | $159.52 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.41 | 8.598% | $42.7985 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.90 | $766.0871 | $766.08 | $766.00 | $766.00 | |