| 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 | $247.47 | 10.662% | $273.8553 | $273.86 | $273.85 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.80 | 5.753% | $30.4569 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.95 | 6.604% | $86.2959 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.55 | 6.730% | $237.5276 | $237.53 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.43 | 13.828% | $36.9144 | $36.91 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.90 | 12.865% | $231.2604 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.40 | 7.482% | $240.1148 | $240.11 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.50 | $1,136.4253 | $1,136.43 | $1,136.40 | $1,136.50 | |