| 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 | $156.52 | 9.424% | $171.2704 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.71 | 6.637% | $10.3545 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.93 | 8.447% | $265.6192 | $265.62 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.92 | 5.256% | $42.0182 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.74 | 9.264% | $231.3556 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.54 | 11.362% | $273.4383 | $273.44 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.25 | 10.443% | $268.6526 | $268.65 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.61 | $1,262.7088 | $1,262.71 | $1,262.65 | $1,262.80 | |