| 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 | $248.80 | 9.508% | $272.4559 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.46 | 6.491% | $84.6177 | $84.62 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.93 | 5.731% | $197.643 | $197.64 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.26 | 10.569% | $144.0272 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.69 | 13.206% | $170.5901 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.49 | 9.492% | $135.2117 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.96 | 5.310% | $248.4895 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.59 | $1,253.0351 | $1,253.04 | $1,253.05 | $1,253.00 | |