| 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 | $250.60 | 8.800% | $272.6528 | $272.65 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.60 | 8.801% | $250.8951 | $250.90 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.32 | 3.263% | $42.6683 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.48 | 7.589% | $170.507 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.54 | 8.869% | $7.12 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.56 | 8.709% | $98.4469 | $98.45 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.70 | 11.847% | $110.393 | $110.39 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.80 | $952.6831 | $952.69 | $952.65 | $952.70 | |