| 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 | $240.60 | 13.371% | $272.7706 | $272.77 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.34 | 7.800% | $189.0165 | $189.02 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.44 | 4.785% | $190.1219 | $190.12 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.65 | 8.434% | $95.0424 | $95.04 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.98 | 11.858% | $267.3182 | $267.32 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.39 | 11.694% | $165.7427 | $165.74 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.52 | 7.190% | $74.5185 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.92 | $1,254.5308 | $1,254.53 | $1,254.45 | $1,254.40 | |