| 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 | $247.50 | 9.156% | $270.1611 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.29 | 4.394% | $139.1468 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.42 | 3.500% | $93.5847 | $93.58 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.95 | 6.581% | $94.8038 | $94.80 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.59 | 13.276% | $124.1392 | $124.14 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.95 | 4.661% | $172.6383 | $172.64 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.48 | 11.237% | $278.6264 | $278.63 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.18 | $1,173.1003 | $1,173.10 | $1,173.15 | $1,173.00 | |