| 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 | $249.91 | 9.348% | $273.2716 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.63 | 13.811% | $273.8634 | $273.86 | $273.85 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.27 | 13.500% | $111.5365 | $111.54 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.83 | 6.512% | $55.2052 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.55 | 7.353% | $159.4729 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.56 | 9.785% | $170.7815 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.96 | 7.631% | $163.5561 | $163.56 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.71 | $1,207.6872 | $1,207.69 | $1,207.65 | $1,207.80 | |