| 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 | $248.66 | 9.450% | $272.1584 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.73 | 6.838% | $235.8235 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.28 | 7.174% | $206.0742 | $206.07 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.39 | 9.563% | $223.9358 | $223.94 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.47 | 5.298% | $190.0313 | $190.03 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.43 | 3.497% | $101.8721 | $101.87 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.47 | 5.420% | $86.9399 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.43 | $1,316.8352 | $1,316.83 | $1,316.80 | $1,316.80 | |