| 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 | $249.59 | 9.228% | $272.6222 | $272.62 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.56 | 8.457% | $102.5569 | $102.56 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.34 | 13.427% | $183.0031 | $183.00 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.94 | 6.532% | $50.0061 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.93 | 9.498% | $269.2884 | $269.29 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.40 | 6.840% | $57.0526 | $57.05 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.43 | 6.141% | $240.3351 | $240.34 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.19 | $1,174.8644 | $1,174.87 | $1,174.85 | $1,174.90 | |