| 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 | $250.96 | 8.572% | $272.4723 | $272.47 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.34 | 8.789% | $23.2156 | $23.22 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.32 | 6.117% | $41.7252 | $41.73 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.27 | 3.327% | $178.0014 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.51 | 8.410% | $126.3085 | $126.31 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.41 | 7.771% | $138.3887 | $138.39 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.46 | 9.706% | $70.7165 | $70.72 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.27 | $850.8282 | $850.84 | $850.80 | $850.80 | |