| 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 | $246.62 | 10.204% | $271.7851 | $271.79 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.44 | 10.294% | $74.3823 | $74.38 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.96 | 10.700% | $61.9477 | $61.95 | $61.95 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.50 | 10.220% | $162.5745 | $162.57 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.66 | 12.498% | $238.1133 | $238.11 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.76 | 7.326% | $213.3212 | $213.32 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.28 | 12.715% | $255.0515 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.22 | $1,277.1756 | $1,277.17 | $1,277.15 | $1,277.20 | |