| 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 | $244.62 | 11.750% | $273.3629 | $273.36 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.82 | 9.628% | $253.0433 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.51 | 13.151% | $194.0653 | $194.07 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.34 | 7.305% | $174.1989 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.36 | 6.772% | $40.9577 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.72 | 11.836% | $63.4334 | $63.43 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.58 | 5.797% | $48.2223 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.95 | $1,047.2838 | $1,047.28 | $1,047.25 | $1,047.30 | |