| 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 | $249.29 | 9.277% | $272.4166 | $272.42 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.71 | 8.503% | $167.865 | $167.87 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.70 | 6.229% | $84.6645 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.53 | 13.700% | $247.3316 | $247.33 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.96 | 8.422% | $230.8955 | $230.90 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.98 | 9.863% | $71.389 | $71.39 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.98 | 6.820% | $87.571 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.15 | $1,162.1332 | $1,162.14 | $1,162.10 | $1,162.20 | |