| 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 | $249.72 | 9.439% | $273.2911 | $273.29 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.38 | 10.804% | $250.8381 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.29 | 12.166% | $84.4498 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.93 | 13.247% | $173.1886 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.60 | 8.696% | $56.0871 | $56.09 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.51 | 6.573% | $240.3328 | $240.33 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.95 | 5.120% | $207.0338 | $207.03 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.38 | $1,285.2213 | $1,285.22 | $1,285.30 | $1,285.10 | |