| 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 | $247.37 | 10.125% | $272.4162 | $272.42 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.80 | 11.449% | $277.2851 | $277.29 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.47 | 13.166% | $178.2025 | $178.20 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.54 | 5.811% | $217.4839 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.42 | 9.701% | $267.0342 | $267.03 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.69 | 4.389% | $63.3537 | $63.35 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.49 | 11.156% | $241.7532 | $241.75 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,380.78 | $1,517.5288 | $1,517.52 | $1,517.55 | $1,517.60 | |