| 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 | $250.56 | 8.733% | $272.4414 | $272.44 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.91 | 5.763% | $145.8578 | $145.86 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.70 | 6.737% | $139.5053 | $139.51 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.67 | 7.325% | $8.2318 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.63 | 9.835% | $214.8702 | $214.87 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.61 | 7.343% | $88.6761 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.48 | 6.620% | $83.6754 | $83.68 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.56 | $953.2580 | $953.27 | $953.30 | $953.30 | |