| 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 | $250.26 | 9.463% | $273.9421 | $273.94 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.39 | 9.650% | $158.3236 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.56 | 6.651% | $10.1958 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.43 | 10.815% | $7.1254 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.89 | 12.731% | $139.6624 | $139.66 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.71 | 7.532% | $159.9108 | $159.91 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.81 | 12.461% | $225.8329 | $225.83 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.05 | $974.9930 | $974.99 | $975.00 | $974.90 | |