| 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 | $249.29 | 9.495% | $272.9601 | $272.96 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.51 | 9.457% | $239.1745 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.90 | 7.620% | $7.4258 | $7.43 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.58 | 10.855% | $161.3827 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.39 | 5.499% | $123.8453 | $123.85 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.45 | 12.307% | $136.3969 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.69 | 11.106% | $41.8759 | $41.88 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.81 | $983.0612 | $983.07 | $983.10 | $983.10 | |