| 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 | $250.40 | 8.703% | $272.1923 | $272.19 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.50 | 3.167% | $90.2711 | $90.27 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.36 | 10.343% | $101.9128 | $101.91 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.64 | 6.768% | $47.6612 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.62 | 5.814% | $42.9816 | $42.98 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.44 | 9.283% | $10.3163 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.54 | 12.809% | $17.5305 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.50 | $582.8658 | $582.86 | $582.85 | $582.90 | |