| 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 | $242.87 | 12.518% | $273.2725 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.33 | 8.373% | $270.2064 | $270.21 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.81 | 9.230% | $187.6681 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.34 | 7.686% | $236.1985 | $236.20 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.45 | 9.251% | $38.7295 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.27 | 7.200% | $162.1614 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.67 | 7.579% | $73.8745 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.74 | $1,242.1109 | $1,242.11 | $1,242.05 | $1,242.20 | |