| 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 | $250.97 | 8.719% | $272.8521 | $272.85 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.32 | 7.722% | $54.2057 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.93 | 10.200% | $48.4109 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.44 | 10.203% | $125.0143 | $125.01 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.62 | 4.251% | $80.9196 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.51 | 4.492% | $32.9254 | $32.93 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.45 | 11.135% | $54.9563 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.24 | $669.2843 | $669.29 | $669.25 | $669.30 | |