| 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 | $249.93 | 8.834% | $272.0088 | $272.01 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.67 | 8.855% | $179.2515 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.51 | 7.573% | $260.8753 | $260.88 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.41 | 5.397% | $262.8707 | $262.87 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.85 | 8.761% | $159.7155 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.51 | 9.496% | $69.5409 | $69.54 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.50 | 10.672% | $227.431 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,322.38 | $1,431.6937 | $1,431.70 | $1,431.70 | $1,431.70 | |