| 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 | $159.47 | 8.684% | $173.3184 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.40 | 9.747% | $84.9442 | $84.94 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.76 | 12.833% | $271.6567 | $271.66 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.45 | 4.276% | $133.9425 | $133.94 | $133.95 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.97 | 11.819% | $196.7679 | $196.77 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.89 | 6.114% | $135.7092 | $135.71 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.55 | 12.259% | $276.7746 | $276.77 | $276.75 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.49 | $1,273.1135 | $1,273.11 | $1,273.05 | $1,273.10 | |