| 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 | $249.65 | 9.840% | $274.2156 | $274.22 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.29 | 4.114% | $177.2957 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.65 | 5.739% | $72.5898 | $72.59 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.99 | 11.301% | $110.1769 | $110.18 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.26 | 12.871% | $19.4815 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.44 | 4.107% | $257.6024 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.30 | 3.362% | $250.4461 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.58 | $1,161.8080 | $1,161.82 | $1,161.85 | $1,161.80 | |