| 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 | $250.63 | 9.215% | $273.7256 | $273.73 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.66 | 5.622% | $237.2904 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.58 | 12.549% | $42.2959 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.90 | 7.428% | $253.4227 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.64 | 8.567% | $130.9752 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.93 | 9.485% | $122.5466 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.38 | 9.347% | $248.6332 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.72 | $1,308.8896 | $1,308.90 | $1,308.95 | $1,308.80 | |