| 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 | $240.25 | 13.250% | $272.0831 | $272.08 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.90 | 12.659% | $163.2429 | $163.24 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.70 | 12.813% | $79.7588 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.79 | 3.640% | $9.11 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.74 | 11.857% | $178.6804 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.51 | 6.144% | $39.8146 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.52 | 3.796% | $130.2847 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.41 | $872.9745 | $872.96 | $873.00 | $873.00 | |