| 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 | $248.86 | 9.816% | $273.2881 | $273.29 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.70 | 9.778% | $188.4888 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.64 | 8.300% | $104.6611 | $104.66 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.92 | 5.106% | $60.8774 | $60.88 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.92 | 6.713% | $234.6832 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.48 | 8.389% | $154.4326 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.66 | 7.682% | $194.5383 | $194.54 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.18 | $1,210.9695 | $1,210.97 | $1,211.05 | $1,211.00 | |