| 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 | $248.75 | 13.427% | $282.1497 | $282.15 | $282.15 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.71 | 5.345% | $57.6342 | $57.63 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.51 | 5.567% | $200.06 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.83 | 5.297% | $9.2977 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.58 | 3.203% | $154.371 | $154.37 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.64 | 13.635% | $193.9068 | $193.91 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.44 | 9.448% | $273.0071 | $273.01 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.46 | $1,170.4265 | $1,170.43 | $1,170.40 | $1,170.40 | |