| 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 | $249.75 | 9.114% | $272.5122 | $272.51 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.97 | 7.273% | $40.7316 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.25 | 12.577% | $201.7943 | $201.79 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.89 | 12.449% | $255.1355 | $255.14 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.45 | 4.176% | $159.8581 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.81 | 4.218% | $120.6949 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.47 | 13.373% | $136.5805 | $136.58 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.59 | $1,187.3071 | $1,187.30 | $1,187.35 | $1,187.30 | |