| 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 | $249.75 | 9.497% | $273.4688 | $273.47 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.86 | 5.510% | $159.1724 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.63 | 11.767% | $92.3531 | $92.35 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.72 | 12.364% | $219.9188 | $219.92 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.95 | 9.512% | $146.6913 | $146.69 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.88 | 10.508% | $133.5821 | $133.58 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.72 | 7.679% | $112.7614 | $112.76 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.51 | $1,137.9479 | $1,137.94 | $1,137.90 | $1,138.10 | |