| 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 | $242.79 | 12.220% | $272.4589 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.69 | 13.249% | $209.1596 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.93 | 10.615% | $15.4087 | $15.41 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.99 | 5.600% | $235.4774 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.28 | 12.242% | $169.7997 | $169.80 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.50 | 4.627% | $230.7025 | $230.70 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.40 | 12.352% | $39.7726 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.58 | $1,172.7794 | $1,172.78 | $1,172.75 | $1,172.90 | |