| 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 | $249.96 | 9.295% | $273.1938 | $273.19 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.75 | 6.480% | $82.7882 | $82.79 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.83 | 5.363% | $251.6385 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.67 | 10.360% | $9.5682 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.87 | 3.567% | $74.4336 | $74.43 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.65 | 12.519% | $220.1434 | $220.14 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.47 | 7.190% | $211.6681 | $211.67 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.20 | $1,123.4338 | $1,123.43 | $1,123.45 | $1,123.40 | |