| 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 | $243.38 | 12.520% | $273.8512 | $273.85 | $273.85 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.28 | 5.303% | $27.6736 | $27.67 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.75 | 6.292% | $152.7948 | $152.79 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.35 | 10.395% | $177.0184 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.63 | 8.487% | $45.1631 | $45.16 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.51 | 13.724% | $206.4204 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.81 | 7.145% | $256.9444 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.71 | $1,139.8659 | $1,139.85 | $1,139.80 | $1,139.90 | |