| 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 | $247.55 | 10.294% | $273.0328 | $273.03 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.86 | 6.636% | $168.3356 | $168.34 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.43 | 3.431% | $157.6599 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.91 | 3.135% | $245.3685 | $245.37 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.80 | 8.718% | $58.4903 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.73 | 12.227% | $124.269 | $124.27 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.54 | 9.673% | $248.4532 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.82 | $1,275.6093 | $1,275.61 | $1,275.60 | $1,275.70 | |