| 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 | $248.46 | 9.490% | $272.0389 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.33 | 12.649% | $92.7439 | $92.74 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.65 | 11.763% | $152.7241 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.53 | 7.700% | $120.1178 | $120.12 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.61 | 13.831% | $178.2707 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.77 | 3.582% | $15.2991 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.47 | 5.252% | $218.3663 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.82 | $1,049.5608 | $1,049.56 | $1,049.50 | $1,049.50 | |