| 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 | $242.96 | 12.310% | $272.8684 | $272.87 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.79 | 12.305% | $19.9791 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.58 | 6.653% | $80.6083 | $80.61 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.69 | 9.762% | $44.6622 | $44.66 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.97 | 4.272% | $236.6662 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.63 | 11.240% | $145.3128 | $145.31 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.29 | 12.859% | $65.7855 | $65.79 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.91 | $865.8825 | $865.89 | $865.85 | $866.00 | |