| 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 | 9.847% | $273.2993 | $273.30 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.97 | 13.200% | $158.446 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.83 | 3.473% | $258.5066 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.27 | 9.601% | $207.4418 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.26 | 10.284% | $24.5492 | $24.55 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.45 | 11.834% | $199.5678 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.82 | 12.518% | $107.8147 | $107.81 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.40 | $1,229.6254 | $1,229.63 | $1,229.60 | $1,229.50 | |