| 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 | $239.33 | 13.637% | $271.9674 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.42 | 13.628% | $257.2765 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.33 | 12.527% | $240.0538 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.77 | 4.363% | $87.4249 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.38 | 5.515% | $175.5559 | $175.56 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.29 | 11.337% | $277.552 | $277.55 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.74 | 4.597% | $178.5889 | $178.59 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,349.26 | $1,488.4194 | $1,488.42 | $1,488.40 | $1,488.60 | |