| 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 | $247.31 | 10.198% | $272.5307 | $272.53 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.49 | 7.855% | $52.2989 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.46 | 7.812% | $210.7293 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.72 | 4.499% | $221.2453 | $221.25 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.29 | 8.610% | $200.1574 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.87 | 6.865% | $38.3325 | $38.33 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.64 | 11.546% | $266.1934 | $266.19 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.78 | $1,261.4875 | $1,261.49 | $1,261.55 | $1,261.40 | |