| 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 | $240.61 | 13.572% | $273.2656 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.96 | 5.732% | $80.314 | $80.31 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.69 | 9.769% | $207.1231 | $207.12 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.64 | 5.198% | $157.4183 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.89 | 5.827% | $227.4116 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.54 | 11.605% | $68.6817 | $68.68 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.53 | 6.830% | $253.7533 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.86 | $1,267.9676 | $1,267.96 | $1,267.90 | $1,268.00 | |