| 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 | $249.40 | 9.870% | $274.0158 | $274.02 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.42 | 11.392% | $139.7078 | $139.71 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.89 | 9.327% | $149.6577 | $149.66 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.48 | 11.278% | $66.1882 | $66.19 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.95 | 8.263% | $186.1582 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.74 | 10.847% | $19.6643 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.87 | 13.568% | $273.5512 | $273.55 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.75 | $1,108.9432 | $1,108.95 | $1,108.90 | $1,109.10 | |