| 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 | $248.87 | 9.436% | $272.3534 | $272.35 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.66 | 6.567% | $181.8672 | $181.87 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.81 | 10.843% | $98.4397 | $98.44 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.34 | 12.558% | $48.7826 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.65 | 5.675% | $19.7084 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.29 | 6.505% | $238.8801 | $238.88 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.36 | 13.192% | $133.9741 | $133.97 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.98 | $994.0055 | $994.00 | $994.00 | $994.10 | |