| 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 | $247.75 | 8.725% | $269.3662 | $269.37 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.39 | 8.809% | $68.974 | $68.97 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.59 | 8.707% | $140.8734 | $140.87 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.25 | 9.250% | $142.2981 | $142.30 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.45 | 10.420% | $97.6665 | $97.67 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.57 | 8.253% | $48.2484 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.45 | 7.829% | $141.7412 | $141.74 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.45 | $909.1678 | $909.17 | $909.10 | $909.20 | |