| 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 | $249.69 | 9.351% | $273.0385 | $273.04 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.77 | 6.626% | $167.1576 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.93 | 5.814% | $11.5655 | $11.57 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.80 | 8.694% | $217.1706 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.45 | 11.327% | $179.7374 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.89 | 10.585% | $179.0261 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.30 | 3.691% | $22.0862 | $22.09 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.83 | $1,049.7819 | $1,049.80 | $1,049.80 | $1,049.80 | |