| 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 | $248.63 | 9.475% | $272.1877 | $272.19 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.92 | 3.757% | $229.22 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.61 | 6.507% | $111.417 | $111.42 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.58 | 9.388% | $64.0795 | $64.08 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.85 | 3.836% | $73.5678 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.85 | 5.283% | $251.4684 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.74 | 12.256% | $44.6105 | $44.61 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.18 | $1,046.5509 | $1,046.56 | $1,046.50 | $1,046.60 | |