| 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 | $246.52 | 10.455% | $272.2937 | $272.29 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.83 | 3.832% | $8.13 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.52 | 12.549% | $62.4872 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.28 | 3.862% | $132.1956 | $132.20 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.71 | 3.288% | $30.6869 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.81 | 8.339% | $174.2199 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.37 | 11.314% | $197.4376 | $197.44 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.04 | $877.4509 | $877.46 | $877.50 | $877.40 | |