| 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 | $248.65 | 9.800% | $273.0177 | $273.02 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.68 | 9.664% | $179.498 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.61 | 8.208% | $148.905 | $148.91 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.26 | 9.841% | $237.5421 | $237.54 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.96 | 10.742% | $178.2503 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.58 | 6.282% | $205.7407 | $205.74 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.31 | 11.860% | $122.2742 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.05 | $1,345.2280 | $1,345.23 | $1,345.20 | $1,345.20 | |