| 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 | $247.77 | 10.253% | $273.1739 | $273.17 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.89 | 5.181% | $150.2931 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.69 | 10.743% | $183.4901 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.89 | 7.160% | $259.2093 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.79 | 4.530% | $199.4328 | $199.43 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.38 | 8.509% | $94.8152 | $94.82 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.66 | 3.182% | $256.5724 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,325.07 | $1,416.9868 | $1,416.98 | $1,416.95 | $1,417.00 | |