| 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 | $248.42 | 9.500% | $272.0199 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.90 | 5.358% | $181.1104 | $181.11 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.76 | 6.331% | $160.3046 | $160.30 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.64 | 12.318% | $117.5296 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.64 | 13.503% | $178.9261 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.55 | 3.823% | $118.9292 | $118.93 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.43 | 8.386% | $238.9153 | $238.92 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.34 | $1,267.7351 | $1,267.74 | $1,267.75 | $1,267.60 | |