| 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 | $250.48 | 9.324% | $273.8348 | $273.83 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.58 | 8.257% | $188.9951 | $189.00 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.57 | 8.373% | $40.7157 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.36 | 5.629% | $16.2246 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.63 | 6.598% | $12.3973 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.35 | 4.548% | $114.3232 | $114.32 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.68 | 5.696% | $237.4778 | $237.48 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.65 | $883.9685 | $883.97 | $883.95 | $883.90 | |