| 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 | $249.35 | 9.548% | $273.1579 | $273.16 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.50 | 8.219% | $271.0886 | $271.09 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.78 | 9.760% | $211.5953 | $211.60 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.91 | 4.450% | $58.398 | $58.40 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.68 | 7.365% | $250.8905 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.28 | 12.532% | $117.3484 | $117.35 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.84 | 5.136% | $206.9497 | $206.95 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.34 | $1,389.4284 | $1,389.44 | $1,389.45 | $1,389.40 | |