| 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 | $248.73 | 9.652% | $272.7374 | $272.74 | $272.75 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.84 | 5.356% | $142.062 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.26 | 8.546% | $271.6472 | $271.65 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.47 | 5.838% | $188.8891 | $188.89 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.86 | 9.177% | $40.2426 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.71 | 8.133% | $167.2926 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.57 | 4.608% | $160.6465 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.44 | $1,243.5174 | $1,243.52 | $1,243.55 | $1,243.40 | |