| 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 | $248.45 | 9.664% | $272.4602 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.80 | 11.351% | $163.4633 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.97 | 12.836% | $71.0528 | $71.05 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.32 | 9.848% | $270.5776 | $270.58 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.63 | 4.120% | $145.3828 | $145.38 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.97 | 11.442% | $66.8318 | $66.83 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.87 | 3.304% | $96.9715 | $96.97 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.01 | $1,086.7400 | $1,086.73 | $1,086.75 | $1,086.90 | |