| 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 | $250.91 | 8.535% | $272.3252 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.60 | 8.395% | $26.6652 | $26.67 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.76 | 5.488% | $230.7655 | $230.77 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.76 | 10.332% | $219.2959 | $219.30 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.57 | 10.826% | $42.7456 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.79 | 10.509% | $66.0733 | $66.07 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.46 | 8.326% | $84.9926 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.85 | $942.8633 | $942.88 | $942.85 | $942.90 | |