| 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 | $250.40 | 8.694% | $272.1698 | $272.17 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.76 | 6.272% | $90.0761 | $90.08 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.96 | 9.225% | $84.0596 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.50 | 5.838% | $85.1996 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.81 | 8.251% | $8.4544 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.49 | 8.111% | $74.0452 | $74.05 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.69 | 5.857% | $229.3815 | $229.38 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.61 | $843.3862 | $843.39 | $843.40 | $843.50 | |