| 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 | $248.93 | 9.330% | $272.1552 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.53 | 3.598% | $245.0403 | $245.04 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.26 | 9.804% | $188.0503 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.99 | 11.518% | $8.9103 | $8.91 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.29 | 10.546% | $69.9646 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.39 | 12.450% | $219.7161 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.52 | 3.538% | $45.0597 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.91 | $1,048.8965 | $1,048.90 | $1,048.85 | $1,049.00 | |