| 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 | $249.73 | 9.415% | $273.2421 | $273.24 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.38 | 11.569% | $93.0262 | $93.03 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.25 | 13.809% | $142.5458 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.95 | 10.573% | $259.7913 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.48 | 5.428% | $148.1053 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.54 | 4.218% | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.60 | 8.383% | $269.4401 | $269.44 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.93 | $1,228.4008 | $1,228.41 | $1,228.45 | $1,228.30 | |