| 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 | $250.44 | 9.685% | $274.6951 | $274.70 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.42 | 8.141% | $46.9548 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.93 | 10.361% | $157.739 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.63 | 6.345% | $259.0883 | $259.09 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.37 | 9.167% | $106.2959 | $106.30 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.96 | 12.315% | $227.9545 | $227.95 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.47 | 13.594% | $177.7405 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.22 | $1,250.4681 | $1,250.47 | $1,250.50 | $1,250.50 | |