| 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 | $243.88 | 11.754% | $272.5457 | $272.55 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.94 | 9.625% | $147.928 | $147.93 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.69 | 9.659% | $211.3019 | $211.30 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.95 | 9.375% | $38.2266 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.50 | 10.244% | $175.8392 | $175.84 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.71 | 6.273% | $263.2488 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.28 | 13.681% | $239.0484 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.95 | $1,348.1386 | $1,348.15 | $1,348.20 | $1,347.90 | |