| 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 | $248.42 | 9.441% | $271.8733 | $271.87 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.57 | 8.176% | $247.2579 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.43 | 13.198% | $95.5731 | $95.57 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.93 | 6.511% | $169.2779 | $169.28 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.94 | 6.243% | $32.8716 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.64 | 8.174% | $195.4055 | $195.41 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.95 | 12.305% | $260.4914 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.88 | $1,272.7507 | $1,272.75 | $1,272.70 | $1,272.90 | |