| 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 | $244.83 | 11.625% | $273.2915 | $273.29 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.56 | 4.495% | $41.3382 | $41.34 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.64 | 3.840% | $236.3814 | $236.38 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.60 | 5.283% | $143.8166 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.77 | 12.722% | $25.6668 | $25.67 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.99 | 13.117% | $259.0266 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.40 | 9.505% | $200.8322 | $200.83 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.79 | $1,180.3533 | $1,180.36 | $1,180.40 | $1,180.30 | |