| 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 | $246.42 | 10.776% | $272.9742 | $272.97 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.77 | 5.516% | $189.6861 | $189.69 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.35 | 8.717% | $222.1632 | $222.16 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.66 | 3.455% | $16.2011 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.41 | 12.382% | $146.5574 | $146.56 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.58 | 8.220% | $78.5461 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.70 | 9.187% | $52.0822 | $52.08 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.89 | $978.2103 | $978.21 | $978.20 | $978.30 | |