| 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 | $247.26 | 10.477% | $273.1654 | $273.17 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.51 | 11.330% | $50.6663 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.78 | 3.682% | $78.5702 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.63 | 8.556% | $184.1435 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.92 | 6.768% | $10.5914 | $10.59 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.52 | 7.524% | $260.7672 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.87 | 5.629% | $118.1672 | $118.17 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.49 | $976.0712 | $976.08 | $976.00 | $976.20 | |