| 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 | $246.40 | 10.626% | $272.5825 | $272.58 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.88 | 6.741% | $192.0057 | $192.01 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.37 | 10.690% | $195.224 | $195.22 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.32 | 3.117% | $204.5016 | $204.50 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.30 | 13.690% | $56.0492 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.89 | 13.137% | $169.581 | $169.58 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.98 | 8.107% | $268.0837 | $268.08 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.14 | $1,358.0277 | $1,358.02 | $1,358.05 | $1,358.00 | |