| 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 | $248.96 | 9.356% | $272.2527 | $272.25 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.62 | 6.520% | $57.116 | $57.12 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.65 | 6.432% | $19.8496 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.44 | 10.238% | $56.7064 | $56.71 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.74 | 5.695% | $210.0582 | $210.06 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.75 | 12.413% | $151.4765 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.54 | 5.794% | $241.7816 | $241.78 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.70 | $1,009.2410 | $1,009.25 | $1,009.25 | $1,009.30 | |