| 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 | $248.48 | 9.746% | $272.6969 | $272.70 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.57 | 13.102% | $200.8352 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.54 | 6.638% | $41.0983 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.91 | 12.757% | $261.4948 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.47 | 8.864% | $87.6029 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.46 | 9.862% | $135.6356 | $135.64 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.75 | 5.570% | $252.0484 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.18 | $1,251.4121 | $1,251.42 | $1,251.45 | $1,251.30 | |