| 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 | $248.43 | 9.598% | $272.2743 | $272.27 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.69 | 10.556% | $39.4574 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.71 | 7.387% | $61.973 | $61.97 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.33 | 7.267% | $242.7774 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.65 | 12.685% | $14.2547 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.58 | 6.138% | $19.7204 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.76 | 8.685% | $143.2034 | $143.20 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.15 | $793.6606 | $793.65 | $793.60 | $793.80 | |