| 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 | $249.81 | 9.855% | $274.4288 | $274.43 | $274.45 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.29 | 9.314% | $163.1949 | $163.19 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.73 | 8.613% | $32.2906 | $32.29 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.88 | 9.407% | $160.697 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.49 | 6.540% | $169.9206 | $169.92 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.79 | 5.852% | $33.6504 | $33.65 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.46 | 6.669% | $38.8915 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.45 | $873.0738 | $873.07 | $873.10 | $873.10 | |