| 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 | $246.54 | 10.718% | $272.9642 | $272.96 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.82 | 9.651% | $198.2709 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.74 | 6.300% | $106.0236 | $106.02 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.59 | 4.648% | $20.5005 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.98 | 9.505% | $224.4633 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.66 | 3.398% | $204.3765 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.44 | 4.822% | $194.3819 | $194.38 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.77 | $1,220.9809 | $1,220.97 | $1,220.95 | $1,221.10 | |