| 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 | $247.96 | 9.762% | $272.1659 | $272.17 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.49 | 7.484% | $78.99 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.73 | 8.634% | $161.5713 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.89 | 11.112% | $128.7677 | $128.77 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.96 | 10.159% | $263.2359 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.97 | 10.523% | $253.0645 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.90 | 5.507% | $83.245 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.90 | $1,241.0403 | $1,241.05 | $1,241.00 | $1,241.10 | |