| 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 | $243.56 | 12.318% | $273.5617 | $273.56 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.50 | 12.339% | $58.978 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.65 | 8.685% | $268.0716 | $268.07 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.76 | 5.301% | $150.3277 | $150.33 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.52 | 13.431% | $28.9476 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.35 | 7.425% | $15.4155 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.28 | 12.196% | $217.9744 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.62 | $1,013.2765 | $1,013.28 | $1,013.25 | $1,013.30 | |