| 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 | $247.33 | 10.142% | $272.4142 | $272.41 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.25 | 7.238% | $52.8147 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.52 | 10.162% | $182.3401 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.74 | 5.248% | $96.5545 | $96.55 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.81 | 5.825% | $32.6047 | $32.60 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.55 | 7.121% | $149.4874 | $149.49 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.56 | 9.380% | $271.8749 | $271.87 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.76 | $1,058.0905 | $1,058.07 | $1,058.05 | $1,058.10 | |