| 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 | $245.57 | 11.401% | $273.5674 | $273.57 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.63 | 6.693% | $104.1644 | $104.16 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.71 | 3.333% | $50.3335 | $50.33 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.48 | 7.711% | $265.4861 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.96 | 9.444% | $266.9996 | $267.00 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.49 | 6.139% | $141.685 | $141.69 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.67 | 11.528% | $178.0768 | $178.08 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.51 | $1,280.3128 | $1,280.32 | $1,280.35 | $1,280.40 | |