| 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 | $250.46 | 9.496% | $274.2437 | $274.24 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.93 | 8.573% | $161.6978 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.27 | 11.853% | $141.2368 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.54 | 9.509% | $208.6584 | $208.66 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.57 | 5.763% | $32.3317 | $32.33 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.76 | 5.683% | $208.9987 | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.88 | 7.349% | $39.5903 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.41 | $1,066.7574 | $1,066.76 | $1,066.80 | $1,066.70 | |