| 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 | $245.71 | 11.330% | $273.5489 | $273.55 | $273.55 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.34 | 5.837% | $71.2706 | $71.27 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.80 | 6.394% | $161.5061 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.46 | 12.817% | $199.0769 | $199.08 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.45 | 9.825% | $83.9612 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.59 | 4.796% | $235.3613 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.39 | 4.348% | $17.1026 | $17.10 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.74 | $1,041.8276 | $1,041.83 | $1,041.80 | $1,041.90 | |