| 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 | $242.85 | 12.173% | $272.4121 | $272.41 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.91 | 7.713% | $8.5201 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.62 | 13.497% | $22.2681 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.47 | 8.108% | $64.2918 | $64.29 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.25 | 12.409% | $194.7486 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.57 | 5.443% | $255.7731 | $255.77 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.63 | 10.202% | $177.0175 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.30 | $995.0313 | $995.03 | $994.95 | $995.00 | |