| 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 | $249.47 | 9.366% | $272.8354 | $272.84 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.59 | 7.128% | $72.4078 | $72.41 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.82 | 7.330% | $269.2051 | $269.21 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.31 | 12.300% | $114.8941 | $114.89 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.57 | 11.802% | $248.8377 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.89 | 3.436% | $204.6895 | $204.69 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.55 | 5.488% | $60.7083 | $60.71 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.20 | $1,243.5779 | $1,243.59 | $1,243.60 | $1,243.50 | |