| 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 | $242.40 | 12.676% | $273.1266 | $273.13 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.98 | 5.508% | $253.1981 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.55 | 8.662% | $20.1568 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.41 | 8.305% | $44.8491 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.27 | 4.433% | $200.7933 | $200.79 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.45 | 11.568% | $146.6561 | $146.66 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.29 | 3.611% | $176.4392 | $176.44 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.35 | $1,115.2192 | $1,115.23 | $1,115.25 | $1,115.20 | |