| 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 | $248.46 | 9.455% | $271.9519 | $271.95 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.51 | 9.634% | $24.6786 | $24.68 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.65 | 9.251% | $184.2518 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.86 | 12.712% | $6.6049 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.95 | 6.509% | $248.1127 | $248.11 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.26 | 6.764% | $24.8333 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.57 | 7.594% | $83.4607 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.26 | $843.8939 | $843.88 | $843.90 | $844.00 | |