| 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 | $248.99 | 9.428% | $272.4648 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.31 | 13.777% | $18.557 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.27 | 6.478% | $29.0366 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.62 | 9.736% | $202.5946 | $202.59 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.86 | 13.241% | $97.2287 | $97.23 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.25 | 9.424% | $135.9593 | $135.96 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.62 | 3.538% | $240.8501 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.92 | $996.6911 | $996.69 | $996.70 | $996.80 | |