| 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 | $241.65 | 12.599% | $272.0955 | $272.10 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.90 | 5.428% | $128.5167 | $128.52 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.97 | 8.792% | $158.8037 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.41 | 12.441% | $55.5571 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.77 | 5.560% | $19.8136 | $19.81 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.43 | 4.659% | $223.3737 | $223.37 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.27 | 6.801% | $228.8425 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.40 | $1,087.0028 | $1,087.00 | $1,086.95 | $1,087.00 | |