| 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 | $248.38 | 9.505% | $271.9885 | $271.99 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.31 | 7.150% | $168.5577 | $168.56 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.65 | 10.692% | $82.6316 | $82.63 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.50 | 6.843% | $24.0397 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.74 | 7.836% | $261.7611 | $261.76 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.84 | 7.671% | $18.1318 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.83 | 8.139% | $243.1289 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.25 | $1,070.2393 | $1,070.24 | $1,070.30 | $1,070.20 | |