| 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 | $249.77 | 9.308% | $273.0186 | $273.02 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.72 | 3.389% | $163.0651 | $163.07 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.76 | 7.684% | $71.8898 | $71.89 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.78 | 10.617% | $25.1986 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.35 | 6.525% | $68.5488 | $68.55 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.85 | 11.716% | $148.4147 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.89 | 10.467% | $90.4614 | $90.46 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.12 | $840.5970 | $840.60 | $840.55 | $840.60 | |