| 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 | $249.46 | 9.300% | $272.6598 | $272.66 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.39 | 11.827% | $41.8121 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.97 | 5.722% | $122.6058 | $122.61 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.61 | 5.160% | $159.4331 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.41 | 8.504% | $259.7694 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.62 | 13.394% | $230.8929 | $230.89 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.68 | 12.754% | $159.7499 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.14 | $1,246.9230 | $1,246.92 | $1,246.90 | $1,246.90 | |