| 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 | $249.28 | 9.576% | $273.1511 | $273.15 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.75 | 10.404% | $248.133 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.31 | 7.624% | $131.6349 | $131.63 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.90 | 8.799% | $181.5855 | $181.59 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.75 | 12.301% | $152.4486 | $152.45 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.28 | 10.780% | $84.503 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.71 | 8.210% | $261.5544 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.98 | $1,333.0105 | $1,333.00 | $1,333.05 | $1,333.00 | |