| 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 | $250.65 | 8.628% | $272.2761 | $272.28 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.58 | 5.539% | $75.5448 | $75.54 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.87 | 12.225% | $187.2699 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.49 | 8.653% | $34.2148 | $34.21 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.33 | 11.139% | $259.3206 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.82 | 10.605% | $99.3454 | $99.35 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.34 | 5.434% | $98.4121 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.08 | $1,026.3837 | $1,026.38 | $1,026.35 | $1,026.30 | |