| 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 | $248.78 | 9.556% | $272.5534 | $272.55 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.33 | 9.145% | $162.9862 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.71 | 8.775% | $120.4248 | $120.42 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.69 | 5.408% | $243.1657 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.48 | 8.310% | $93.6665 | $93.67 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.34 | 3.104% | $81.8027 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.50 | 7.751% | $86.7396 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.83 | $1,061.3389 | $1,061.34 | $1,061.30 | $1,061.40 | |