| 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 | $248.36 | 9.854% | $272.8334 | $272.83 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.67 | 6.437% | $208.2653 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.91 | 13.168% | $196.8105 | $196.81 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.98 | 3.129% | $164.9858 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.28 | 9.420% | $87.8424 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.49 | 10.186% | $95.2999 | $95.30 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.48 | 8.270% | $96.88 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.17 | $1,122.9173 | $1,122.92 | $1,122.95 | $1,122.90 | |