| 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 | $250.79 | 8.472% | $272.0369 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.94 | 6.290% | $188.0695 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.52 | 10.247% | $59.0042 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.51 | 8.345% | $72.0603 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.64 | 8.241% | $138.1588 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.85 | 7.397% | $122.2715 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.27 | 7.272% | $75.38 | $75.38 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.52 | $926.9812 | $926.98 | $926.95 | $927.10 | |