| 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 | $249.54 | 9.545% | $273.3586 | $273.36 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.38 | 6.266% | $209.7478 | $209.75 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.73 | 4.865% | $69.9764 | $69.98 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.35 | 4.530% | $246.0114 | $246.01 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.63 | 11.555% | $131.2221 | $131.22 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.92 | 10.487% | $71.7282 | $71.73 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.52 | 11.580% | $269.488 | $269.49 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.07 | $1,271.5325 | $1,271.54 | $1,271.55 | $1,271.50 | |