| 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 | $249.90 | 9.300% | $273.1407 | $273.14 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.65 | 12.224% | $102.8533 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.65 | 8.381% | $271.657 | $271.66 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.67 | 11.301% | $255.625 | $255.63 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.33 | 6.285% | $86.4416 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.66 | 3.710% | $183.2141 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.57 | 7.470% | $85.5139 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.43 | $1,258.4456 | $1,258.44 | $1,258.45 | $1,258.40 | |