| 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 | $248.95 | 9.305% | $272.1148 | $272.11 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.95 | 8.391% | $108.3368 | $108.34 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.76 | 6.462% | $60.4278 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.74 | 8.334% | $50.6353 | $50.64 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.58 | 4.605% | $258.9811 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.90 | 3.494% | $238.9676 | $238.97 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.25 | 9.775% | $182.5009 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.13 | $1,171.9643 | $1,171.97 | $1,172.00 | $1,171.90 | |