| 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 | $242.76 | 12.170% | $272.3039 | $272.30 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.25 | 4.537% | $218.7437 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.52 | 8.721% | $140.8154 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.82 | 13.468% | $268.7149 | $268.71 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.83 | 11.288% | $279.1437 | $279.14 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.55 | 11.229% | $96.2687 | $96.27 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.64 | 8.298% | $47.2612 | $47.26 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.37 | $1,323.2515 | $1,323.24 | $1,323.20 | $1,323.20 | |