| 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 | $240.45 | 13.285% | $272.3938 | $272.39 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.28 | 10.233% | $112.7463 | $112.75 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.48 | 10.225% | $254.0466 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.52 | 3.276% | $51.1423 | $51.14 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.42 | 13.439% | $40.1801 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.85 | 6.153% | $11.5176 | $11.52 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.85 | 3.539% | $256.6214 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.85 | $998.6481 | $998.65 | $998.65 | $998.50 | |