| 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 | $247.97 | 9.862% | $272.4248 | $272.42 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.40 | 8.853% | $22.206 | $22.21 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.34 | 8.192% | $194.0315 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.31 | 7.506% | $238.9966 | $239.00 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.71 | 7.488% | $108.2512 | $108.25 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.64 | 12.592% | $27.7427 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.46 | 12.394% | $103.9195 | $103.92 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.83 | $967.5723 | $967.57 | $967.55 | $967.50 | |