| 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 | $242.95 | 12.744% | $273.9115 | $273.91 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.40 | 13.481% | $283.0216 | $283.02 | $283.00 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.48 | 9.264% | $11.4509 | $11.45 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.49 | 7.417% | $5.8972 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.41 | 10.228% | $91.9412 | $91.94 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.35 | 9.102% | $183.6732 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.66 | 13.753% | $273.758 | $273.76 | $273.75 | $273.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.74 | $1,123.6536 | $1,123.65 | $1,123.60 | $1,123.70 | |