| 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 | $250.26 | 7.711% | $269.5575 | $269.56 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.76 | 11.731% | $99.1724 | $99.17 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.85 | 7.277% | $157.5363 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.50 | 8.363% | $22.2144 | $22.21 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.98 | 7.423% | $79.4715 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.77 | 12.385% | $180.6814 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.56 | 9.344% | $78.2466 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.68 | $886.8801 | $886.88 | $886.85 | $886.90 | |