| 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 | $245.57 | 11.441% | $273.6657 | $273.67 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.26 | 12.680% | $88.1834 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.46 | 13.355% | $230.6321 | $230.63 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.76 | 13.584% | $66.742 | $66.74 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.70 | 5.458% | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.92 | 11.750% | $175.3581 | $175.36 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.82 | 9.156% | $246.4961 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.49 | $1,165.1274 | $1,165.13 | $1,165.15 | $1,165.20 | |