| 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 | $249.38 | 9.575% | $273.2581 | $273.26 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.93 | 5.533% | $250.0393 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.96 | 13.212% | $241.0963 | $241.10 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.85 | 12.626% | $208.1892 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.36 | 3.765% | $256.6731 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.79 | 11.122% | $177.5618 | $177.56 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.66 | 9.453% | $192.2651 | $192.27 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,466.93 | $1,599.0829 | $1,599.09 | $1,599.05 | $1,599.20 | |