| 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 | $247.80 | 10.310% | $273.3482 | $273.35 | $273.35 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.73 | 4.853% | $163.2876 | $163.29 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.38 | 9.303% | $225.5795 | $225.58 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.78 | 8.440% | $190.6158 | $190.62 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.67 | 12.622% | $88.5997 | $88.60 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.74 | 6.496% | $96.6345 | $96.63 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.47 | 3.573% | $233.526 | $233.53 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.57 | $1,271.5913 | $1,271.60 | $1,271.65 | $1,271.50 | |