| 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 | $249.70 | 9.496% | $273.4115 | $273.41 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.76 | 13.662% | $44.0554 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.91 | 12.740% | $173.5181 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.46 | 9.231% | $129.395 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.52 | 12.720% | $82.8717 | $82.87 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.27 | 12.149% | $127.0312 | $127.03 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.28 | 4.531% | $44.1957 | $44.20 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.90 | $874.4786 | $874.49 | $874.45 | $874.50 | |