| 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 | $243.28 | 12.167% | $272.8799 | $272.88 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.48 | 3.706% | $74.129 | $74.13 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.42 | 9.745% | $31.1895 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.90 | 7.502% | $16.0178 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.94 | 11.547% | $175.0619 | $175.06 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.45 | 6.786% | $29.3128 | $29.31 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.92 | 10.702% | $97.3292 | $97.33 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.39 | $695.9201 | $695.92 | $695.95 | $695.90 | |