| 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 | $250.75 | 8.499% | $272.0612 | $272.06 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.60 | 3.543% | $82.4202 | $82.42 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.87 | 6.317% | $128.5054 | $128.51 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.54 | 13.456% | $139.029 | $139.03 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.56 | 5.843% | $45.0468 | $45.05 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.72 | 7.300% | $163.8686 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.27 | 4.470% | $46.2489 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.31 | $877.1801 | $877.19 | $877.15 | $877.10 | |