| 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 | $247.80 | 9.690% | $271.8118 | $271.81 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.37 | 6.540% | $172.989 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.79 | 10.821% | $115.0211 | $115.02 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.80 | 8.340% | $90.7889 | $90.79 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.46 | 12.322% | $253.2412 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.51 | 13.616% | $8.5326 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.75 | 4.665% | $260.3542 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.48 | $1,172.7388 | $1,172.73 | $1,172.75 | $1,172.70 | |