| 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 | $249.51 | 9.595% | $273.4505 | $273.45 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.73 | 13.211% | $60.8283 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.96 | 7.752% | $24.7399 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.55 | 10.209% | $185.7573 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.45 | 3.435% | $239.4003 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.41 | 12.105% | $240.3643 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.58 | 3.438% | $94.7285 | $94.73 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.19 | $1,119.2691 | $1,119.27 | $1,119.30 | $1,119.30 | |