| 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 | $246.92 | 10.224% | $272.1651 | $272.17 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.78 | 11.845% | $152.9816 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.98 | 9.613% | $106.3027 | $106.30 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.92 | 12.442% | $277.6418 | $277.64 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.80 | 4.602% | $179.7062 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.72 | 5.153% | $97.4979 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.70 | 3.700% | $245.4579 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.82 | $1,331.7532 | $1,331.76 | $1,331.75 | $1,331.80 | |