| 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 | $240.62 | 13.472% | $273.0363 | $273.04 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.74 | 5.438% | $163.1548 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.43 | 8.144% | $88.0617 | $88.06 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.37 | 4.304% | $194.3914 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.66 | 4.725% | $172.4402 | $172.44 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.81 | 6.485% | $243.6483 | $243.65 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.89 | 5.855% | $256.0527 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,298.52 | $1,390.7854 | $1,390.78 | $1,390.80 | $1,390.80 | |