| 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 | $247.95 | 10.299% | $273.4864 | $273.49 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.88 | 5.541% | $199.3458 | $199.35 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.80 | 9.834% | $21.7471 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.78 | 10.556% | $156.7463 | $156.75 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.51 | 3.833% | $97.0942 | $97.09 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.39 | 10.807% | $250.856 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.33 | 9.656% | $242.7016 | $242.70 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.64 | $1,241.9774 | $1,241.99 | $1,242.00 | $1,241.90 | |