| 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 | $247.76 | 10.249% | $273.1529 | $273.15 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.81 | 3.294% | $29.759 | $29.76 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.58 | 11.628% | $228.3686 | $228.37 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.34 | 5.619% | $188.3609 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.72 | 8.741% | $147.5833 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.56 | 13.796% | $166.7794 | $166.78 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.52 | 13.548% | $229.9574 | $229.96 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.29 | $1,263.9615 | $1,263.96 | $1,263.95 | $1,264.20 | |