| 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 | $249.79 | 9.746% | $274.1345 | $274.13 | $274.15 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.31 | 6.734% | $164.7012 | $164.70 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.25 | 8.709% | $29.6232 | $29.62 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.48 | 4.505% | $98.7363 | $98.74 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.38 | 12.300% | $125.0797 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.56 | 6.380% | $172.9313 | $172.93 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.51 | 3.858% | $214.4772 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.28 | $1,079.6834 | $1,079.68 | $1,079.75 | $1,079.60 | |