| 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 | $250.72 | 8.578% | $272.2268 | $272.23 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.80 | 8.276% | $176.2733 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.98 | 11.205% | $110.0707 | $110.07 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.50 | 7.463% | $120.8959 | $120.90 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.94 | 7.631% | $92.4981 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.55 | 13.854% | $33.6439 | $33.64 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.73 | 8.350% | $197.988 | $197.99 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.22 | $1,003.5967 | $1,003.60 | $1,003.60 | $1,003.60 | |