| 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 | $249.79 | 9.844% | $274.3793 | $274.38 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.94 | 9.379% | $235.0992 | $235.10 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.57 | 10.812% | $201.2013 | $201.20 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.92 | 9.735% | $221.5769 | $221.58 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.63 | 9.814% | $158.824 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.38 | 8.425% | $246.5368 | $246.54 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.56 | 8.506% | $187.238 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,392.79 | $1,524.8555 | $1,524.86 | $1,524.90 | $1,524.80 | |