| 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 | $250.71 | 8.550% | $272.1457 | $272.15 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.54 | 11.147% | $183.9927 | $183.99 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.98 | 9.321% | $39.3337 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.74 | 9.786% | $116.0877 | $116.09 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.98 | 12.269% | $69.5843 | $69.58 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.92 | 13.828% | $238.9477 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.28 | 12.681% | $48.7683 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.15 | $968.8601 | $968.86 | $968.90 | $968.80 | |