| 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 | $247.40 | 10.375% | $273.0678 | $273.07 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.65 | 8.373% | $252.1298 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.34 | 7.826% | $33.7927 | $33.79 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.66 | 13.625% | $271.1774 | $271.18 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.42 | 13.827% | $186.0161 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.71 | 13.432% | $166.4161 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.98 | 8.638% | $94.4933 | $94.49 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.16 | $1,277.0932 | $1,277.10 | $1,277.10 | $1,277.10 | |