| 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 | $240.65 | 13.750% | $273.7394 | $273.74 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.75 | 9.738% | $177.5012 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.73 | 8.520% | $257.9846 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.91 | 11.330% | $144.6288 | $144.63 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.71 | 5.372% | $60.8102 | $60.81 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.77 | 7.830% | $36.4142 | $36.41 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.84 | 6.178% | $221.7421 | $221.74 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.36 | $1,172.8205 | $1,172.81 | $1,172.85 | $1,172.70 | |