| 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 | $239.40 | 13.776% | $272.3797 | $272.38 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.40 | 11.822% | $56.3583 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.30 | 10.795% | $252.945 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.54 | 13.640% | $181.3013 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.53 | 9.543% | $114.5053 | $114.51 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.79 | 13.451% | $19.0484 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.68 | 5.143% | $163.6866 | $163.69 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.64 | $1,060.2246 | $1,060.24 | $1,060.25 | $1,060.20 | |