| 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 | $247.57 | 10.419% | $273.3643 | $273.36 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.40 | 6.854% | $124.3781 | $124.38 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.86 | 9.687% | $198.3799 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.35 | 11.543% | $40.5459 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.88 | 13.463% | $260.8287 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.31 | 10.668% | $213.9323 | $213.93 | $213.95 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.58 | 7.191% | $29.5633 | $29.56 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.95 | $1,140.9925 | $1,140.99 | $1,141.05 | $1,141.00 | |